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Revealed: Why Liverpool took off Philippe Coutinho against Villarreal
PHILIPPE COUTINHO had to be withdrawn at half-time during Liverpool's Europa League semi-final against Villarreal.
Coutinho was taken off after the first 45 minutes complaining of feeling unwell
Coutinho started in a forward line with Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino at El Madrigal but was replaced by Jordon Ibe at half-time.
According to BT Sport, the Brazilian was feeling unwell and felt he could not continue in the game.
The 23-year-old has had a number of hamstring problems in the last 12 months but he reportedly has no muscle problems.
"So we thought that for today, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, sometimes a diamond, this very flexible style that we have played in a few games it makes sense.
“We have a very good bench, so we can react in the game.”