Philippe Coutinho Injury: Liverpool Star Doubt for Spurs with Hamstring Problem

Philippe Coutinho is reportedly a doubt to face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday after suffering a hamstring problem against Burnley.

According to James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo, the 24-year-old "complained about tightness" in his hamstring after the Burnley defeat and was rested for the EFL Cup match at Burton Albion on Tuesday.

Coutinho could only do light training on Thursday because of the issue.

The attacking midfielder will be missed by the Reds, who can ill-afford to be without their primary creative talent—his ability to create game-changing moments of brilliance is unrivalled at Anfield.

Coutinho enjoyed perhaps his best campaign with Liverpool last season, making his absence even more of a blow as he looks to build on it and add consistency to his game.

The Reds need the Brazilian fit if they're to meet their ambitions, as they could struggle to provide ammunition for Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi without the playmaker.

The summer recruitment of Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum should help in that regard, though, and the pressure will be on them and Roberto Firmino to provide incisive contributions in the final third in Coutinho's absence.