Supporters of Premier League outfit Aston Villa have flooded to social media on Saturday, to send a collective message to the club’s board over the situation of Philippe Coutinho.
Coutinho was of course afforded his latest start a short time ago, as Steven Gerrard’s Villans played host to Southampton in a league clash.
The Claret and Blue headed into proceedings hopeful of building on a timely three-point haul last time out, when they put Brighton to the sword by two goals to nil.
And, when all was said and done on Saturday, make it back-to-back victories is precisely what Villa managed, running riot en route to an eventual 4-0 final scoreline.
Coutinho, for his part, proved the star of the show, dazzling on his way to a goal and an assist, to make it six direct goal contributions in seven appearances since his return to English football in January.
Philippe Coutinho’s game by numbers vs Southampton:
91% pass accuracy
6 touches in the opp. box (most)
5 possessions won
4 shots (=most)
2 shots on target (=most)
2 big chances created (most)
2 take-ons completed
2 duels won
1 goal
1 assistSensational. ? pic.twitter.com/U27ucOHfVc
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 5, 2022
‘Whatever the price’
And, as alluded to above, such efforts have since culminated in a widespread message being directed towards the transfer team at Villa Park, on the part of the club’s fanbase.
Taking to Twitter in their droves, the Claret and Blue faithful have called for Coutinho to be brought in on a permanent basis, upon the expiration of his loan deal in the summer:
We have to sign Coutinho
— ilovemypuppies (@jamiemgreen) March 5, 2022
Well that was bloody impressive. Not perfect but wow at times we were brilliant to watch. Coutinho being made permanent is an absolute must in the Summer. What a player! #avfc
— UTV AVFC (Shaun) (@AvfcU) March 5, 2022
The best performance under SG so far. We need to make that Coutinho deal permanent asap! https://t.co/yLZzd6z4Jm
— Dan Cooper (@DanCooper9) March 5, 2022
How on earth have we got Philippe Coutinho man. He’s breathtaking to watch. Sign him up
— Dom (@domphillips02) March 5, 2022
Get coutinho on a permanent immediately
— Will ??????? (@Will_Davies03) March 5, 2022
Coutinho is a genius and we are very fortunate to witness such a player in the famous claret & blue. Just hope it is not a brief romance and we can secure him in the summer #avfc
— Foxy (@FoxyN77) March 5, 2022
I think we’ve seen enough of Coutinho to warrant a permanent deal
— Person McPersonface (@SethRol05972053) March 5, 2022
a dm can wait, coutinho permanent is number 1 priority
— Maestro (@Maes2r0) March 5, 2022
Sign Coutinho for the rest of his life. I want him wearing a Villa shirt on his deathbed.
— C ✦ (@astonviIIaa) March 5, 2022
Another 2G/A for Coutinho. Sign him up
— 22gz (@Franky__N) March 5, 2022
We have to sign Coutinho whatever the price. What a player ?? #avfc
— Ben Barton (@BenBarton90) March 5, 2022
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