Tuesday, 29th October, 2013
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has admitted that Philippe Coutinho’s return to action will be a big boost for his side.
The Brazilian has not featured for the Reds since injuring his shoulder against Swansea City on 16th September.
However, the 21-year-old, who needed surgery to cure the problem, started training from last week.
And Henderson is certain that Coutinho is close to being fully fit and added that he believes the creative midfielder’s return would make Liverpool a stronger unit.
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"Philippe Coutinho has started training so I'm sure he will be fit quite soon”, he explained to Liverpool’s official site.
“That's a great boost for us and we're looking strong at the minute."
Coutinho, who joined Liverpool from Inter Milan in January, is slated to return in the Merseyside club’s huge Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Liverpool are currently third in the league standings with 20 points from nine matches while the Gunners are two places and two points ahead of the Reds.
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