Left on loan at Aston Villa last January, Philippe Coutinho (29) finds colors in the jersey of the current 13th in the Premier League. A revival following a more than contrasting passage in Catalonia where the Brazilian never really knew how to pull out of the game with the Blaugranas. In an interview given to ESPNthe former Liverpool player nevertheless said he did not regret leaving the Reds to join Barça: “There are times when you have to make decisions, and one of my biggest dreams was to play for Barcelona. At that time, I had a decision to make and I don’t regret it..
Successful with the Villans, the one who totals 2 goals and 2 assists in 5 league games since his arrival has also confirmed feeling very good on the side of Aston Villa: “I am very happy. It was one of my wishes, to come back and play here in England and play in the Premier League once again. I have this opportunity and I am very happy”. A happiness accentuated by his reunion with his former teammate in Liverpool Steven Gerrard, now coach: “I have always admired him (…) It was an honor to be part of his career as a player, and now, as a coach, I feel even more honored”.
