Champions League: Will Philippe Coutinho receive a medal?
Philippe Coutinho returns to Premier League as he joins Aston Villa on loan from FC Barcelona
Despite the fact that Philippe Coutinho made a £142million move to Barcelona, a medal will be dispatched to Catalonia
The result of Champions league finale, which is between Liverpool and Real Madrid will decide whether Barcelona mid-fielder Philippe Coutinho will get silver or gold medal. As per media reports, Anfield officials have decided that Coutinho's contribution to Liverpool's campaign should be recognised, despite the fact he left for Barcelona in January.
Having played for Liverpool earlier in the competition, Coutinho wasn't eligible to play for FC Barcelona in the knockout stages.
As per the rule, a player may not play in a UEFA club competition (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, excluding UEFA Super Cup) for more than one club in the course of the same season.
Coutinho is one of 25 players who have featured for Liverpool in Champions League action this season and despite the fact that he made a £142million move to Barcelona, a medal should be dispatched to Catalonia as he played an important role in inspiring the Reds to seal a place in the Champions League last 16.