Peter Beardsley on Coutinho in August 2013 Emery revealed the news at a press conference on Thursday. He said: "Philippe Coutinho is still injured, and the other players are ready to play. I talked with him this week hex2019s a little bit unlucky with his month because I didnx2019t see him play matches like I want. Coutinho made his comeback as a substitute in the EFL Cup semi-final, first-leg clash at Southampton on January 11 and has figured in a further three games since. When Rafael Benitez introduced new signing Philippe Coutinho to the Italian media in the summer of 2010, he declared the Brazilian "the future of Inter Milan". We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019.