PHILIPPE COUTINHO NEWS

Hopeful to train Wednesday Coutinho is in France getting his work permit and is hopeful to train Wednesday with Aston Villa ahead of Saturday's trip to Manchester.

Impact Coutinho shouldn't have a problem with fitness, as he's been healthy for a few months now despite not seeing a ton of starts with Barcelona. While a start Saturday in Manchester is a tall ask, he should at least be ready to make the squad for a possible team debut.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa shows ambition by signing Philippe Coutinho, but for what exactly? How much of a difference does half a season of the midfielder make?

JANUARY 9, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Why Philippe Coutinho's move to Aston Villa makes sense: One last chance to make Brazil's 2022 World Cup team The Brazilian's big-money move to Barcelona never worked out, but he gets to return to the league where he made his name with a coach he kno...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Philippe Coutinho: Aston Villa sign Barcelona midfielder on loan until the end of the season Aston Villa have an option to buy Philippe Coutinho at the end of the season; Coutinho was keen to leave Barcelona and return to the Premier...

JANUARY 7, 2022 • SKY.COM

The best of Coutinho With Philippe Coutinho close to agreeing a loan move to Aston Villa, we take a look back at his best Premier League moments.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • SKY.COM

Newcastle starts rebuild with Trippier; Villa adds Coutinho

Newcastle has begun its first transfer window under Saudi ownership by signing England fullback Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loaned to Aston Villa Coutinho has joined Aston Villa on loan for the rest of the season from Barcelona with an option to buy.

Impact Coutinho's move to Villa had been rumored for a few days now and Villa finally confirmed it Friday. While he struggled for playing time at Barcelona, Coutinho is still a highly-skilled player who should immediately bulk up Villa's attack despite totaling two goals in 12 La Liga appearances this season.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philippe Coutinho: Steven Gerrard full of praise for Barcelona midfielder amid Aston Villa interest Philippe Coutinho set to return to Premier League by this weekend; Aston Villa one of six English clubs in race; Liverpool and Tottenham are...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • SKY.COM

Barcelona, Bayern hamstrung by more virus cases

Pedri González and Ferran Torres have joined Barcelona’s list of players with COVID-19

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho has potential return to Brazil hit a snag over elevated salary The culprit is his $17 million-a-year salary at Barcelona which he's not so willing to abandon in exchange for a return to his homeland.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Coutinho tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Barcelona announced Thursday.

Impact Coutinho will miss at least a week while in isolation with the virus, though he has started just five La Liga matches so far this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tifo video: Where is Coutinho? From a nine-figure transfer to anonymity. How Philippe Coutinho’s career has fallen

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores off bench Coutinho scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Coutinho came off the bench for the final 10 minutes, and still produced two shots and a goal. The midfielder hasn't been part of the starting XI, nor has he been consistently coming off the bench recently. All-in-all Coutinho is a non-factor for fantasy discussions, at least until he starts once more.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi tells Barcelona players to make fans proud before debut

Xavi Hernández says that he wants his Barcelona players “to make our fans proud” by showing the attitude and effort that the former midfielder believes are key to forging a champio...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 48 minutes in draw Coutinho took four shots (one on goal) during 48 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Coutinho replaced Sergio Aguero after his troubling departure for the hospital with chest pain. With better effort than recent appearances, Coutinho tied his season high for shots taken in a single game. Should Aguero's absence allow him more time in the lineup, this will be a situation to follow over the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil brings Coutinho, Firmino back for WCup qualifiers

Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil’s national team after being called up by coach Tite for two World Cup qualifiers in November

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abysmal in loss Coutinho failed to register a shot on goal or a chance created during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Rayo.

Impact Coutinho couldn't have done less if he tried. The midfielder failed to get anything done and had an absolutely abysmal fantasy day. He will look to bounce back Saturday, against Alaves.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Coutinho scored one goal from three shots (one on goal) in 31 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Coutinho collected his first goal of the season to finish off the scoring after replacing Ansu Fati during the second half. With both Coutinho and Fati finding the net, the competition for minutes remains strong, so there's no guarantee either will fully establish themselves in the lineup just yet. Both will get plenty of chances to make that happen over the next week against Dynamo Kiev in the UCL and in El Clasico against Real Madrid.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fati shines again as Barcelona rallies to beat Valencia 3-1

Ansu Fati, Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho scored as Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four shots in loss Coutinho shot four times (once on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atleti.

Impact Coutinho has certainly secured a place in the starting XI, though that seems to mean little as Barcelona continue to show no attacking flair. The midfielder shot four times but only one tested Jan Oblak in an all-around horrendous showing. Coutinho will hope to bounce back against Valencia after the international break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre in second start Coutinho shot twice on goal and sent in four inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 3-0 win over Levante.

Impact Coutinho made his second start since returning from injury and failed to impress. It was his best performance since returning, but nothing to write home about. The midfielder will likely start away to Benfica on Wednesday, where he will be looking for his breakout performance.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent off bench Coutinho sent in three crosses (two accurate) during 22 minutes off the bench during Thursday's scoreless draw with Cadiz.

Impact Coutinho did well in his limited time off the bench, and looked fully healthy. It remains to be seen when he will be ready for a full 90 minutes, but he could move back into a starting role as soon as Sunday's clash with Levante.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona held by winless Granada at Camp Nou in Liga

Barcelona needed a 90th-minute equalizer by defender Ronald Araújo to salvage a 1-1 home draw against Granada in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not ready for full ninety Coutinho (knee) won't play a full 90 minutes during Monday's clash with Granada, according to manager Ronald Koeman.

Impact Coutinho played during the midweek game against Bayern Munich, and did well, but still isn't quite ready for the full 90 minutes. The limited time will certainly limit Coutinho's upside, though in a match where he is heavily favored the midfielder could have fantasy value even without playing the entire match.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in loss Coutinho put two shots off target in 24 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Coutinho has been out for the better part of eight months before making his return in an otherwise disappointing loss. With more injuries ruining the depth in all areas of the pitch, it wouldn't be surprising to see Coutinho get a regular spot in the starting lineup with five games to play in the next two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE