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Philippe Coutinho back in Liverpool training after ankle injury

Philippe Coutinho honing his skills in Nike Football’s training apparel
Image: Philippe Coutinho is back in training with the Liverpool squad

Philippe Coutinho returned to first-team training with Liverpool on Friday, nine days ahead of their clash with Man United, live on Sky Sports.

The Brazilian midfielder, along with England striker Daniel Sturridge, joined in the session with the main squad at Melwood.

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Coutinho has been missing for Liverpool since sustaining an ankle injury in the 2-0 win over Sunderland at Anfield at the end of November.

Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho holds his foot as he lies on the pitch injured during the English Premier League football match between
Image: Coutinho has been out for more than a month with an ankle injury

At the time of his injury, Coutinho had scored six goals and provided five assists to a Reds side who were second to Chelsea by just a single point in the Premier League table.

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Sturridge had not trained throughout this week, having being taken off as a precaution in the 2-2 draw, also against Sunderland, on Monday.

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