Barca hit by Coutinho injury blow after defeat to Madrid


Soccer Football - Champions League - Group G - FC Barcelona v Ferencvaros - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - October 20, 2020 FC Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho injured his left hamstring in his side's 3-1 home defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday, effectively ruling him out of his side's Champions League showdown away to Juventus on Wednesday.

A statement from Barca on Sunday said the Brazilian was unavailable due to the injury, without saying when he would return to action.

5.5 PAYDAY OFFER: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-Young to retire at the end of the season
Soccer-Thun-believable: Promoted club set to clinch Swiss league title
Soccer-Parker leaves Burnley by mutual consent after relegation from Premier League
From talk to action for MFL and clubs
Soccer-Afghanistan exiles dream of Olympic stage after FIFA recognition
Soccer-Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams
Soccer-Griezmann tells Atletico to take second-half bite to Arsenal for return leg
Soccer-Arteta fumes after Arsenal have penalty overturned against Atletico
Soccer-Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey Champions League semi-final first leg
Canada says IRGC officials banned as Iran officials skip FIFA event

Others Also Read