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PHILIPPE COUTINHO was busy on the training field for the first time since his £145million move to Barcelona.

The Brazilian is set for a 20-day injury lay-off after the medical showed up an issue with the attacking midfielder's thigh.

 Philippe Coutinho is at Barcelona's Ciutat Esportiva de Sant Joan Despí
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Philippe Coutinho is at Barcelona's Ciutat Esportiva de Sant Joan Despí
 Philippe Coutinho completes £145million move to Barcelona
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Philippe Coutinho completes £145million move to BarcelonaCredit: Splash News

But he was seen on the training ground as he practised his sprinting on the Ciutat Esportiva de Sant Joan Despi sandpit.

Coutinho was present at the Nou Camp for Barcelona's sublime 5-0 victory over Celta Vigo.

And is hoping to be fit for the run-in as the Catalans close in on another La Liga title race.

Barring a sensational collapse, the Spanish league title would be his first trophy since a Coppa Italia triumph with Inter Milan back in 2011.

 Philippe Coutinho takes run up in sandpit at Barcelona training session
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Philippe Coutinho takes run up in sandpit at Barcelona training session
 Philippe Coutinho will begin Barcelona tenure with 20-day injury lay-off
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Philippe Coutinho will begin Barcelona tenure with 20-day injury lay-offCredit: REUTERS

At the beginning of that season, he was an unused substitute for the Italian Super Cup victory over Roma.

Previously, he had won a second tier title in Brazil as well as Under 17 and Under 20 titles at international level.


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Incredibly, he has failed to win a single trophy with Liverpool since joining them in 2013.

They famously came close to winning the title in 2014 and were also beaten the the 2016 EFL Cup and Europa League finals.

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