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Jurgen Klopp: This is what Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho needs
PHILIPPE COUTINHO needs more time in training before heading back to action for Liverpool, says Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (left) won't rush Philippe Coutinho back
Coutinho has been out since late November with an ankle injury.
It was hoped he would return for the New Year's Eve clash with Manchester City, which Liverpool won 1-0, but the return date was pushed back.
He needs minutes in training
Coutinho has returned to training with the first team at Melwood and could be named on the bench for Liverpool's EFL Cup clash with Southampton on Wednesday.
But Klopp has warned against rushing the Brazilian back to fitness too soon.
Liverpool play at Southampton in the EFL Cup semifinal first leg on Wednesday
Coutinho trained with Liverpool earlier today
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“It was six or seven weeks, that’s long,” Klopp said.
“He needs minutes in training and as soon as possible minutes in games. No final decision.
“He’s had his third complete session with the team, tomorrow the fourth.”
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