Midfielder Philipe Coutinho has added to injury-plagued Barcelona's woes as he underwent left knee surgery and will be sidelined for "around three months," the club revealed on Saturday.

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Coutinho sustained an injury during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar. The 28-year-old midfielder was brought into the game during the second half of the match, however, he was seen limping off the pitch during the stoppage time.&nbsp;

The team had earlier announced that Coutinho will undergo surgery.&nbsp;

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"The tests carried out on the first team player Philippe Coutinho have shown that the midfielder has an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee," the club said in a statement.&nbsp;

"Treatment will necessitate arthroscopic surgery which will take place in the coming days."

The Catalan giant did not mention the timeframe of his return.&nbsp;

Coutinho joins the injury list of Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto adding to woes to Barcelona's torrid season.

Midfielder Philipe Coutinho has added to injury-plagued Barcelona's woes as he underwent left knee surgery and will be sidelined for "around three months," the club revealed on Saturday.

Midfielder Philipe Coutinho has added to injury-plagued Barcelona's woes as he underwent left knee surgery and will be sidelined for "around three months," the club revealed on Saturday. ALSO READ: Mikel Arteta to decide on Mesut Ozil's future after January transfer window Coutinho sustained an injury during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar. The 28-year-old midfielder was brought into the game during the second half of the match, however, he was seen limping off the pitch during the stoppage time. The team had earlier announced that Coutinho will undergo surgery. IN PICS| Lionel Messi, Gerd Müller, Pele: Players with most goals scored for one club "The tests carried out on the first team player Philippe Coutinho have shown that the midfielder has an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee," the club said in a statement. "Treatment will necessitate arthroscopic surgery which will take place in the coming days." The Catalan giant did not mention the timeframe of his return. Coutinho joins the injury list of Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto adding to woes to Barcelona's torrid season.

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho out for three months due to surgery

Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho will undergo knee surgery after sustaining an injury during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.

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The 28-year-old midfielder was brought into the game during the second half of the match, however, he was seen limping off the pitch during the stoppage time.&nbsp;

"The tests carried out on the first team player Philippe Coutinho have shown that the midfielder has an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee," the club said in a statement.&nbsp;

"Treatment will necessitate arthroscopic surgery which will take place in the coming days."

The Catalan giant did not mention the timeframe of his return.&nbsp;

Coutinho joins the injury list of Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto adding to woes to Barcelona's torrid season. The Spanish giant it sixth in the La Liga standings on 25 points from 15 games, seven behind leaders Atletico Madrid who have two games in hand.

Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho will undergo knee surgery after sustaining an injury during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. ALSO READ: West Brom's Sam Allardyce calls for 'circuit-break' in Premier League The 28-year-old midfielder was brought into the game during the second half of the match, however, he was seen limping off the pitch during the stoppage time.

Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho will undergo knee surgery after sustaining an injury during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. ALSO READ: West Brom's Sam Allardyce calls for 'circuit-break' in Premier League The 28-year-old midfielder was brought into the game during the second half of the match, however, he was seen limping off the pitch during the stoppage time. "The tests carried out on the first team player Philippe Coutinho have shown that the midfielder has an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee," the club said in a statement. "Treatment will necessitate arthroscopic surgery which will take place in the coming days." The Catalan giant did not mention the timeframe of his return. Coutinho joins the injury list of Gerard Pique, Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto adding to woes to Barcelona's torrid season. The Spanish giant it sixth in the La Liga standings on 25 points from 15 games, seven behind leaders Atletico Madrid who have two games in hand.

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