Philippe Coutinho set to return against Southampton in EFL Cup

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to return to action after almost seven weeks out to boost manager Jurgen Klopp’s attacking options.

Klopp is unrepentant about fielding the club’s youngest ever line-up in the FA Cup 0-0 draw at home to League Two Plymouth despite a dearth of chances. Coutinho’s comeback after ankle ligament damage could help alleviate that issue at Southampton in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final tomorrow.

If the Brazil international can get some competitive game time under his belt, it will be an even bigger positive with a trip to Manchester United to come this weekend.