‘I’m lost for words’ – Philippe Coutinho ‘non-existent’ against Bournemouth with Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard missing plan B after ‘unacceptable’ display
Gabby Agbonlahor says that he’s ‘lost for words’ following Aston Villa’s opening day defeat to Bournemouth.
Villa named a side that was filled with Premier League quality, including Philippe Coutinho who has made his name as a star player with the likes of Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Speaking on talkSPORT’s Gameday phone-in, Agbonlahor said: “The big disappointment was [Philippe] Coutinho.
Steven Gerrard’s side traveled to the Vitality Stadium as clear favourites as they prepared to take on Scott Parker’s newly-promoted side, but fell to a shock 2-0 defeat.
He’s not getting the numbers that he needs to play in that position.”
However it wasn’t just Coutinho who disappointed Agbonlahor, with the ex-forward saying that he was ‘lost for words’.
“We struggled to create chances or get the ball wide to Leon Bailey, but he wasn’t getting past anyone.
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