For the first time since his departure from the club in January 2018, Philippe Coutinho is about to share the same pitch as Liverpool in a Premier League match. His Aston Villa side are scheduled to host the Reds on Tuesday night in what could be a truly decisive bout.
His departure from Anfield was dramatic at the time. Jurgen Klopp was steadily improving the landscape on Merseyside, yet the Brazilian seemed intent on joining Barcelona.
Since, Liverpool have progressed from strength to strength. The Reds have delivered Champions League and Premier League titles under their German coach, while also toying with the prospect of securing an unprecedented quadruple this season.
