According to two respected Liverpool correspondents, Paul Joyce and Chris Bascombe, Coutinho hasn’t broken anything – but did leave Anfield on crutches this evening.
Our Brazilian sensation left the pitch in tears and on a stretcher in the first-half following a clash with Sunderland’s Ndong, and fans naturally feared the worst.
Initial more positive assessment is lfc DON’T think Coutinho ankle broken
— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) November 26, 2016
Liverpool don’t think Coutinho suffered fracture
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) November 26, 2016
Coutinho leaves Anfield on crutches. Right foot in protective boot.
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) November 26, 2016
He received a standing ovation as he exited, but there was a distinct feeling that the no.10 had done some nasty damage, as backed up by an image of the injury which went viral.
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While it’s positive that nothing seems to be broken, Coutinho might still have damaged ligaments, which can sometimes keep players out for just as long.
Now, the player, the club and the supporters face a nervy wait to see how long we’re likely to be without our talisman.
In his place, the likes of Divock Origi and Daniel Sturridge will need to step up. Thankfully, the Belgian did so today and helped us defeat the Black Cats 2-0 with an expertly taken goal.