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Philippe Coutinho Injury: Updates on Liverpool Star's Thigh and Return

Liverpool and Brazil star Philippe Coutinho suffered an apparent thigh injury in training, which has left him questionable to play in Brazil's opening match against Peru in the 2015 Copa America.

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Coutinho in Danger of Missing Copa America Opener

Kristian Walsh of Liverpool Echo reported the Brazilian midfielder "went for a scan after picking up a knock, believed to be on his thigh, in training." The Reds' ace could miss the opening match against Peru, but should be good to go for Brazil's remaining matches.

“All the players are available, there is no risk of cutting,” Brazil coach Dunga said about the possibility of Coutinho missing the tournament, per Walsh.