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Philippe Coutinho gives injury update after Liverpool win at Watford
PHILIPPE COUTINHO has allayed Liverpool fans' fears by confirming his latest injury is not serious.
Philippe Coutinho has confirmed his injury against Watford is not serious
Philippe Coutinho was forced off after just 13 minutes in the 1-0 win over Watford last night following a collision with Adrian Mariappa.
Jurgen Klopp claimed after the game there was "no chance" the Brazil international could have continued playing.
And the 24-year-old has since allayed supporters' fears on social media by confirming the injury is not serious.
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Coutinho posted a photo of himself on the team coach with goalscorer Emre Can, along with the caption: "Thanks to all for the support. It isn't serious.
"What a goal my friend. Big three points.
"Thank you all for the messages. It was just a scare, thanks to God nothing serious."
Speaking after the match, Klopp said: "He has a dead leg.
“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."
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