The 24-year-old suffered ankle ligament damage during his side’s 2-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Although initial fears of a broken ankle were swiftly allayed the player is set to be out for six after taking his scan
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Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho out for six weeks
The Liverpool will face six weeks on the sidelines after badly damaging his ankle in Reds’ 2-0 win over Sunderland.
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Philippe Coutinho has been in stellar form this season, grabbing six goals and six assists in 14 games so far – and the injury has come at a terrible time given the busy Christmas period coming up.
He was hurt in the first half of the Premier League clash following a challenge from Black Cats midfielder Dider Ndong and was carried off on a stretcher.
There is some positive news for the Reds as Roberto Firmino showed no ill effects after suffering a kick to the calf.
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Adam Lallana is still recovering from the groin problem he suffered while on international duty.
The attacker was forced off during England’s 2-2 draw with Spain a fortnight ago.
Lallana has been training away from the rest of the squad in hope he might be able to return next weekend.
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