What went wrong for Philippe Coutinho at Aston Villa?

Matt Maher and Jonny Drury discuss Philippe Coutinho's departure from Aston Villa.

The former Barcelona star headed out on a second loan spell last month - after a tough couple of seasons at Villa Park.

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They look back at his big arrival under Steven Gerrard - and why it hasn't gone to plan for the Brazilian.

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