The 29-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho has recently signed a permanent contract with his current loan-tenure English Premier League club Aston Villa for the next four seasons. Here we are talking about the possible effect of his presence at the club.
There is no secret how Philippe Coutinho can play major roles for his clubs. At a young age, the Brazilian was a Liverpool star, so the Premier League isn’t new for him. When he served for Liverpool between early 2013 and early 2018, he managed 54 goals and 45 assists in 201 appearances.
Just like some other top European clubs, the Spanish giants Barcelona were also impressed with his Premier League performances at that time. But he somehow failed to perform consistently in Barcelona or the German giants Bayern Munich (on loan).
Coutinho returned to the Premier League this winter when Barcelona sent him for a loan to Aston Villa. He shined in the early period of his Premier League return as he recorded four goals and three assists in his first eight matches for Villa. However, in the next eight games, he hasn’t managed any direct involvement in the team’s goals.
However, Ashton Villa still have a strong belief in this Brazilian as they have just sealed a new deal with him until the 2026 summer.
Now we are pointing out some key factors which are very crucial in Philippe Coutinho and Aston Villa’s relationship
Top playmaker
Philippe Coutinho is famous for his role as a playmaker. The attacking midfielder has also a strong ability to serve as a winger, especially a left-winger.
But in recent times, Coutinho struggled in his key playmaker roles. He also seemed lesser confident in the Barcelona club. He also hadn’t top speed in recent times.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian started well for the Villa. However, he has struggled in most recent games, which also affected his team. But while Coutinho has huge successful experiences in the Premier League, he can return to the game quickly.
Relationship with Steven Gerrard
Philippe Coutinho and Steven Gerrard have a strong relationship with their teammate culture in Liverpool. Both played together on the field for the Reds in 81 games for three seasons.
Gerrard has shown strong faith in the Brazilian in Aston Villa too, as the English manager is working hard on Coutinho to bring back his old status. If they maintain their present work, Villa can hope to see a better version of Coutinho very soon.
Philippe Coutinho needs some time
The team has to give some crucial times to Coutinho. He can only be a successful playmaker if he has the right connections with his teammate. As he has the strong ability to build up the attacks, he needs total support from the other front line players. This is a complete process, and it takes some time to make it into reality.
Coutinho is going to make a fresh start in his career. Aston Villa are also likely to have a strong attitude to give some good times to the Brazilian to shape himself up.
Meanwhile, Coutinho also has to improve his finishing skills which can help him to move ahead easily, quickly and comfortably.
Sign of fitness improvement
If we have to talk about Philippe Coutinho’s recent struggle, his fitness issues should be one of the top reasons. While it can be the prime period of his career, he has experienced some major fitness issues in recent times which have frustrated himself and his team Barcelona.
On the other hand, Coutinho is ready to complete this 2021/22 European season without any major fitness issues. It is definitely very good news for him as it can surely build up his confidence ahead of the new season.
If we continuously see this fit Coutinho, he can gradually return to his familiar unstoppable atmosphere.
Conclusion
Philippe Coutinho has the ability to rise again. While the Premier League can help him to bring out his best, Aston Villa are also ready to help this Brazilian talent. World football also wants to experience the old and familiar Coutinho, who is famous to destroy the opponent’s defence.
If Coutinho manages to rise, it will undoubtedly help Aston Villa to rise in the Premier League.
