PHILIPPE COUTINHO OUT FOR FIVE WEEKS, CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL BOSS JURGEN KLOPP

Philippe Coutinho holds his foot as he lies on the Anfield pitch

 Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool will be without Philippe Coutinho for around five weeks with an ankle injury.

The Brazilian schemer, who has been in a rich vein of form, underwent a scan on Monday afternoon on the injury he sustained against Sunderland and is now set to be sidelined until the New Year.
Klopp, speaking ahead of the Sky Live EFL Cup tie against Leeds United, told the club website: "Phil needs between five and a few weeks until we have him back. We will see. He is not in for tonight and for the next few games."
Regarding his starting line-up for the game, which featured eight changes, Klopp added: "Roberto Firmino couldn't play.

Coutinho has flourished under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp

"The same with Joel Matip and a few other players had all the games until now - we can bring in fresh legs, especially in defence.