Here is why Philippe Coutinho is not playing against Chelsea
Philippe Coutinho
The reason is Coutinho being ineligible for the match having previously played for Liverpool in the group stage of the competition before the transfer
Barcelona and Chelsea is set ready to face each other in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona is currently having arguably one of the best seasons till now and will enter the game with a high.
They have already made it into the final of the Copa del Rey and stands at top of the La Liga table.
Although, both the teams are under pressure but Chelsea is a bit more hustled as the ongoing season is not that good as they had an outstanding run last season.
But here is some good news for Chelsea fans as one of the keyplayers of Barca will not play today.
Whois missing in the squad list?
Yes, it's Philippe Coutinho. The reason is Phil beingineligible for the match having previously played for Liverpool in the group stage of the competition before the transfer.
What does the rule say?
As a 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.
He played an important role in inspiring the Reds to seal a place in the Champions League last 16.
Coutinho will have to watch on from the sidelines as UEFA rules stipulate that a player cannot represent more than one club in the same season in the competition.