Returning to the Premier League was what a player like Philippe Coutinho to re-remember sensations. Go back to where one day he triumphed to recover the best version of himself. And it is that since the arrival of the Brazilian footballer this past January to the ranks of Aston Villa, along with his former partner Steven Gerrard as a coach, Coutinho He has four goals and three assists in nine Premier League games.
Already in his debut against Manchester United, the Rio striker showed that the transfer to the English club was going to be a success. It is because of that Steven Gerrard insists on not letting go of the footballer so quickly. The English coach has been a fundamental part in the return of Coutinho at his best, he has rebuilt his confidence and fitness and as a result, he is now Coutinho it is in the showcase of several rival clubs.
One of the most interested teams seems to be Arsenal, who are studying the possibility of taking over the Brazilian’s services when he ends his loan this summer at Aston Villa. In any case, it is the Birmingham club that has the purchase option for 33 million pounds under the terms of the loan agreement with FC Barcelona.
However, all this does not concern Steven Gerrardwho was delighted with the performance of Coutinho. “There were a lot of eyebrows raised, but I think we’ve gotten him moving in a good way. I want him to play at a level where he impresses everyone who watches him,” he stated.
“That was always going to be the case if we moved him and got him to the place and level where we all know he can be. I take that more as a compliment on where he is and the performance and the numbers he’s putting on his game. If that brings a lot more interest to the table it is what it is. The opposite of that is he doesn’t play well and people think he can’t get to the level and no one is talking about him. I would probably rather be in the position that I’m in sitting right now,” concluded Gerrard.