Curtis Jones Suffers Early 2023/24 Setback After Picking Up Injury
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has been handed an early setback in the 2023/24 season after picking up an injury. Jones missed Wednesday’s training session with an issue that This Is Anfield understands to be a swollen ankle. The problem isn’t said to be a serious one, with the club hopeful that the midfielder will be back to full fitness following the first home game of the season on Saturday.
Jones Experiences Unusual Eye Injury During Quadruple Chase
The 22-year-old has dealt with various fitness issues across the last couple of seasons, with a stress of the bone hampering his 2022/23 campaign before a late surge of form placed him back in favour with Jurgen Klopp. He made 11 consecutive league starts from April onwards, returning three goals and an assist including a brace in the 3-0 away win at Leicester. Jones also experienced an unusual eye injury during the quadruple chase of 2021/22, a season in which he made just 15 Premier League appearances.
Impressive Displays for England U21s at Euros
Impressive displays in the No. 6 position for England at the U21 Euros saw him tried in that position for the Reds over the summer. Alexis Mac Allister got the nod at Stamford Bridge while the club continued its search for a recognised defensive midfielder, but Jones will have been hoping to have been involved from the start against the Cherries. Joel Matip was also absent from Wednesday’s training photos, however there is no word yet on whether he has also sustained an injury.
Reds Return to Anfield for First Time Since May
The Reds will return to Anfield for the first time since May’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa looking for an all-important first win of the campaign. It looks as though Jones will not be a part of the clash, but the expectation is that he will be able to make a full return sooner rather than later.
Curtis Jones has been a key part of Liverpool’s midfield over the past few seasons and his absence will be felt by the Reds. However, with the club hopeful that he will make a full recovery soon, it is likely that Jones will be back on the pitch in no time. In the meantime, Liverpool will have to look to other players to fill in for Jones and help them get off to a good start in the 2023/24 season.