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Liverpool vs Sevilla: Philippe Coutinho ‘fit and healthy’ for Champions League clash as Brazil ace looks to make first appearance of the season

PHILIPPE COUTINHO is set to put his deadline day heartache behind him as Liverpool prepare for their Champions League return against Sevilla.

The Brazilian is back training amongst the first-team and looks braced to make his first appearance of the season for Jurgen Klopp's side.

 Philippe Coutinho is set to return to the Liverpool first-team
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Philippe Coutinho is set to return to the Liverpool first-teamCredit: Reuters
 The playmaker has yet to play for Liverpool this season
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The playmaker has yet to play for Liverpool this seasonCredit: Reuters

Liverpool have cited Coutinho's absence this season as a back injury whilst he tried to force a dream move to Barcelona.

But he made a huge impact in Brazil's World Cup qualifiers earlier this month when he scored his side's second goal in a 2-0 win over Equador.

And now it appears Coutinho and Klopp will put their differences aside with the German manager looking towards his star man to fire them out of the group stage.

Klopp confirmed he is "fit and healthy" in his press conference but refused to admit whether he will start.

He said: "I could give you an idea at this stage. But I’m sure Liverpool supporters around the world are ready to wait another 24 hours. He is fit, he is healthy.

"All the information about the line-up you will have to wait until tomorrow. But he is here."

 Philippe Coutinho's dream move to Barcelona fell through on deadline day
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Philippe Coutinho's dream move to Barcelona fell through on deadline dayCredit: Reuters
 Jurgen Klopp says Philippe Coutinho is 'fit and healthy' to face Sevilla
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Jurgen Klopp says Philippe Coutinho is 'fit and healthy' to face SevillaCredit: EPA
 Mohamed Salah was sent home with illness from Liverpool's training ground
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Mohamed Salah was sent home with illness from Liverpool's training ground

The last time Liverpool played Sevilla was in the 2016 Europa League final where the Spanish side ran out 3-1 winners.

They will be hoping for revenge but may have to do it without winger Mohamed Salah.

The Egyptian has been hit with illness after being sent home by the club's medical staff at Liverpool's Melwood training complex.

Klopp will rest Simon Mignolet in goal and start with back-up stopper Loris Karius.

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