Sunday, 27 November 2016

Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho set for scan with ankle ligament fears

• Philippe Coutinho to have scan on Monday after injury against Sunderland
• Roberto Firmino calf injury not believed to be serious

Philippe Coutinho will have a scan on his injured ankle on Monday amid fears at Liverpool that the influential Brazilian suffered ligament damage against Sunderland.

Liverpool’s commanding No10 was taken off on a stretcher in the 34th minute of Saturday’s 2-0 win following a collision with Didier Ndong. The 24-year-old was assessed at Melwood on Sunday morning before leaving the training ground on crutches and with his right foot in a protective boot. He is due to have a scan on Monday afternoon and Liverpool suspect it will reveal ankle ligament damage.

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