EPL

Coutinho could be out for months

The Brazilian was carried off on a stretcher during the win over Sunderland and it is feared he has suffered ankle ligament damage

Philippe Coutinho has arrived for his scan on the ankle injury suffered during Liverpool’s win over Sunderland.

The Brazilian was carried off on a stretcher during the win and it is feared he has suffered ankle ligament damage.

He is set to undergo a scan to assess the extent of the problem and arrived at the Spire Liverpool Hospital on Monday.

Should Liverpool’s worst fears be confirmed, Coutinho could be out for a number of months.

The news would be a major blow to Liverpool’s title hopes and Reds legend Jamie Carragher isn’t convinced they can cope without him.

“It could be huge. He’s Liverpool’s best player,” Carragher said.

“I think Liverpool’s XI, playing week in week out, can match up to almost any team in the league [but] have they got the squad the other sides have got? I don’t think so, to be honest.

“It is a worry going forward and it will affect them.”

Meanwhile, Coutinho has thanked fans for their support as fears grow over the injury.

“I’d like to thank my family, fans and friends for all the positive messages, that’s very important to me,” he posted on the social network.

Sporting Tribune

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