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Barca’s new signing Coutinho out for three weeks
New Barcelona signing Philippe Coutinho has an injury to his right thigh and is expected to be out for around three weeks, the La Liga club have said.
The 25-year-old joined the Spanish giants from Liverpool in a £142m deal, which was officially completed on Monday.
“Coutinho has an injury to his right thigh and he is expected to be out for around three weeks,” Barcelona announced on their website.
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Coutinho took part in a brief photo session at the Nou Camp after Barcelona’s 3-0 win against Levante on Sunday, and is set to be unveiled to fans at the ground later on Monday.
There had been suggestions the Brazilian could make his debut against Celta Vigo on Thursday in the Copa del Rey.
But his debut could now come on January 28 in the La Liga fixture against Alaves.
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