Arne Slot gives worrying injury update on Curtis Jones ahead of crucial Champions League clash

Arne Slot gives worrying injury update on Curtis Jones ahead of crucial Champions League clash

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has provided a worrying injury update on Curtis Jones.

Slot said he would be ‘surprised’ if the 25-year-old is available for their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Reds registered a 2-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday, ending their three-game losing run across all competitions.

Rio Ngumoha produced a moment of magic to deliver a breakthrough in the 36th minute before Mohamed Salah scored with a powerful strike.

But the victory came at a cost for Liverpool, as Jones was forced off the field with an injury at half-time.

In his post-match press conference, Slot confirmed the midfielder’s groin issue and conceded he will likely miss the upcoming game against PSG.

The Dutch boss told Sky Sports: “He felt a little bit his groin. It wasn’t the moment – he felt it already for a few minutes. I would be surprised if he’s available for Tuesday.”

Jones has been an important player for Liverpool this season, making 41 appearances across all competitions.

But he hasn’t been a regular fixture in Slot’s first-team, starting just 12 Premier League matches this campaign.

Gravenberch or Alexis Mac Allister would likely have started ahead of Jones for Tuesday’s home leg, but the England international would have been a good option from the bench.

Liverpool face a monumental task at Anfield following the 2-0 loss at PSG in midweek.

The Ligue 1 giants completely dominated the first leg, registering 18 shots with six on target.

Slot’s men must produce a special performance to overturn the deficit and progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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