Jurgen Klopp issues Curtis Jones injury update ahead Atletico Madrid and Manchester United clashes

Curtis Jones spotted in training

Curtis Jones returned to Liverpool from international duty carrying an injury, sustained with the England U21s in their 1-0 over Andorra. This led Klopp to question his gametime for the Three Lions, saying:

When we talk about federations, Curtis Jones came back from England U-21s injured. Great! It’s hard to get in touch with them. They played Andorra, really important he played there…..”

Klopp also angry with England U21s set-up: “When we talk about federations, Curtis Jones came back from England U-21s injured. Great! It’s hard to get in touch with them. They played Andorra, really important he played there…..”

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) October 15, 2021

As per the generally reliable Anfield watch, however, his injury should not keep him sidelined for too much longer, as he was spotted in first team training ahead of their clash with Atletico Madrid.

Curtis Jones is training with the squad this afternoon.

— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) October 18, 2021

With current fit midfield options thin on the ground, at just Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Naby Keita, Jones’ return will come as a massive boost to the Reds.

Klopp rules Jones out of Champions League tie

Despite the seemingly positive update on Jones’ recovery from injury, he will not be present in Madrid as Jurgen Klopp’s side take on Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.

Speaking ahead of the clash with La Liga’s current champions, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Jones will be staying in Liverpool, with his aim to be fit for the tie with Manchester United this weekend.

Klopp says Curtis Jones is remaining in Liverpool ahead of Manchester United on Sunday. No travelling to Madrid.

— Paul Gorst (@ptgorst) October 18, 2021

With Liverpool still light in midfield, Klopp will be hoping to emerge unscathed from what will surely be a fiery encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano this Tuesday.

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