Philippe Coutinho Post-LFC

[frank the tank]

The fee quoted of £35m is only one aspect though. The fact that he earns £340k per week would make the "investment" in him close to £90m for 3 years.

So unless Coutinho was willing to take a lot less cash then I personally can't see it. Unless, as Nev says, and he is unreal for Villa in the second half of this season. But if that did happen, then it is much more likely to another team would swoop in and sign him instead - someone like United or Chelsea.

[Bender]

Is Lil Phil available for Villa tonight?

[baitman]

Is Lil Phil available for Villa tonight?

Recurrence of a bad back injury

[Buzzo]

"He is hungry to play. If we can get him feeling good and the confidence back, Phil Coutinho is still inside Phil Coutinho," said Gerrard, who played alongside him at Liverpool.

[Doc_Piptorious]

Could pass that off as Rodgers quote.

Not as good as the Joe Cole doing amazing things with a tennis ball though.

[BobTheCharmer]

Assist and goal. Pretty decent impact.

On loan absolute no brainer. He'll be loved and that's what he needs. Hasn't had it since he left us.

[vlahka]

Just left this in the group chat I have with a couple mates who are UTD fans. They wont be too pleased when they wake up!

[badpiggy]

Jaysis. The Stevie G love is cold.

[Rafa Justice]

Assist and goal. Pretty decent impact.

On loan absolute no brainer. He'll be loved and that's what he needs. Hasn't had it since he left us.

Assist has been revoked, last touch came off Fred unfortunately.

[Bender]

Got to be honest when he scored i cheered

[Kenneth]

I’m definitely finding myself rooting for Gerrard and Villa when they’re playing sides I’m not keen on.

[Fivex]

Snap, and let’s be honest we’ve all got one eye on him due to where his next management job is likely to be. Early days I know but he’s doing well and looks to have some real potential as a manager.

[Tribute]

Philippe Coutinho Post-LFC

Snap, and let’s be honest we’ve all got one eye on him due to where his next management job is likely to be. Early days I know but he’s doing well and looks to have some real potential as a manager.

Still think it’ll be Pep Ljinders after Jurgen and then maybe SG, or SG might come in as Pep’s no2 with a view to succession. Both a long way off yet… hopefully!

[Irishnev]

Gerrard won’t be assistant to anyone now

[Exiled_red]

Gerrard won’t be assistant to anyone now