Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard says Philippe Coutinho was 'desperate' to come back to the Premier League
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard says Philippe Coutinho was «desperate» to come back to England when he spoke to the Brazilian in January about a move. Those conversations culminated in the 29-year-old joining the Villans on loan until the end of the season and his impact has been instant, recording two goals and two assists in just three games — the same number he managed in the whole of last season in La Liga. Ad/> And Gerrard has clearly been a factor in Coutinho's resurgence, particularly in terms of his fitness and psychological state.
