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Liverpool injury update: ‘No chance’ for Philippe Coutinho, says Jurgen Klopp
PHILIPPE COUTINHO had zero hope of recovering to play on for Liverpool against Watford.
Liverpool ace Coutinho recreates Bergkamp's wonder goal
That is according to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool’s star playmaker lasted just over 10 minutes at Vicarage Road as they edged out Watford in a 1-0 win.
Coutinho suffered a blow to the thigh in a challenge early on and could not shake off the problem.
Returning midfielder Adam Lallana replaced the Brazilian before Emre Can clinched victory with a stunning bicycle kick ahead of half time.
Philippe Coutinho will fight to return for Liverpool against Southampton on Sunday
Hopefully it's not too serious but of course it’s really painful
“Hopefully it's not too serious but of course it’s really painful and no chance [he could continue].
“Everybody could see he tried hard, but no chance."
Liverpool’s next game is at Anfield against Southampton on Sunday (1.30pm), with West Ham (away) and Middlesbrough (home) to come too.
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