Barcelona have confirmed that Philippe Coutinho will be out for about three weeks, after his medical revealed a thigh injury.
The medical occurred in two stages, the first starting at 7.30am local time and the second later in the morning.
It means that Coutinho’s debut will be delayed until February at least.
He is likely to miss the upcoming Copa del Rey fixture with Celta Vigo and league matches against Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Alaves.
Coutinho is still expected to be unveiled as a Barcelona on Monday after the medical is completed.
Barcelona finally got their man, after failing with three bids in the summer. The Brazilian will sign a five-and-a-half-year deal which contains a €400m (£354m) release clause.
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