Coutinho delight to return from injury for Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho has expressed his delight at his return from injury. The Liverpool playmaker has missed the last few weeks with a hamstring strain obtained in Liverpool’s 4-1 win at Manchester City last month. Now the Brazilian is fit and available again and he could not be happier.

Coutinho told Liverpool.com, “I’m feeling much better. I’m training and I’m available for selection. It’s the best thing, because to be out injured is very difficult – it’s awful. Of course, we love playing football and when we’re available for selection, it’s the best thing. I’m feeling good and I hope I can help the team out in the best possible way.”

Coutinho watched on from the sidelines as Liverpool battled back to a draw with West Brom at Anfield on Sunday and paid tribute to his team’s never say die spirit, “We didn’t give up at any time,” he said.

“It was a very difficult game against a team that sat back and the atmosphere inside the ground was amazing, the supporters were urging us on, so the goal was very important and we were satisfied given the way things were going.

“The fans are there supporting us and that’s really important, as I’ve said before. We hope it’ll be like it was in the last game until the end of the season, everyone united, so we can achieve positive results in the league.”

Schalke and Bayer Leverkusen interested in Corinthians midfielder Renato Augusto

Brasileirão champions Corinthians, who have already lost one of their key players to China, are now concerned about the situation of Renato Augusto.

Jádson has accepted an offer from Chinese second-division side Tianjin Songjiang and his transfer will be made official soon. According to UOL Esporte, the coaching staff and the club's board are aware of at least two enquiries from German football for Renato Augusto; more precisely, from Schalke and his former club Bayer Leverkusen.

As reported by German newspaper BILD, Schalke are ready to make an official proposal for Renato, who was elected as the league's best player for 2015. Meanwhile, German magazine Kicker reports that Schalke's offer would be €10 million, and the club sees Renato as a reliable option to fill the void left by Julian Draxler following his move to Wolfsburg.

Renato Augusto has a contract with Corinthians until December 2016, and has expressed his desire to remain at the club. However, in recent interviews, the midfielder admitted the possibility of leaving the team in the event of a proposal that's good for both him and Corinthians.