Liverpool playmaker, Brazilian Philippe Coutinho is close to be returning to full-fitness after having undergone a shoulder operation last month.
The influential midfielder has been absent since playing in the 2-2 draw at Swansea back on September 16th but should be available for selection in the up-coming six point match with Arsenal at the Emirates in just over a weeks’ time.
“Philippe might just be short for this weekend,” said Reds manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of Saturday’s visit of West Brom to Anfield.
“I think, after the weekend, he’ll be fine. He has got really good strength in his shoulder now, it’s just getting him up to speed in training and joining the group.
“He has re-joined training with the group. He’s been on the field doing a lot of physical work and he has joined in with the team on a non-contact basis.
“He has been in the last couple of days and has looked brilliant to be honest, like he has never been away with his flow and fluency with the ball.
“His work has been excellent. It’s great to see him back in and it’s another quality player back for us. You always miss quality.”
