Bara’s Coutinho returns to training after thigh injury

Sant Joan Despi (Spain), Nov 20 (IANS) Barcelona's attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho returned to training on Tuesday, raising the odds that he will feature in Ernesto Valverde's squad for the upcoming match against Atl?tico Madrid.

The Brazil international suffered a thigh injury two weeks ago during the Spanish powerhouse's UEFA Champions League group fixture against Italian side Inter Milan, reports Efe news.

The Catalonia-based club said Coutinho returned to the Sant Joan Despi training ground where he was eased back in with a limited set of exercises.

Several players were on national duty this week, including Arthur Melo and Rafinha Alc?ntara.

First-place Bar?a is to play Atl?tico Madrid on Saturday.

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