Curtis Jones to Miss Ipswich Match, Says Slot
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Synopsis
Curtis Jones will be unavailable for Liverpool's match against Ipswich due to an injury sustained in the Champions League. Head coach Arne Slot confirmed his absence, while Liverpool looks to extend their unbeaten streak against Ipswich, who have improved this season.
Key Takeaways
- Curtis Jones is injured and will miss the Ipswich match.
- Liverpool is unbeaten in their last five encounters with Ipswich.
- Head coach Arne Slot is hopeful about Jones's recovery timeline.
- Ipswich has shown significant improvement this season.
- The last time Liverpool lost to Ipswich was in December 2000.
Liverpool, Jan 24 (NationPress) Curtis Jones will be sidelined for Liverpool's Premier League match against Ipswich Town this weekend due to an injury. The Reds midfielder came on as a half-time substitute during the 2-1 win over Lille in the Champions League, having sustained a knock in the first half that prevented him from continuing.
Following an evaluation, head coach Arne Slot confirmed that Jones will be absent for Saturday's encounter with Ipswich at Anfield.
"He went out during half-time, so that’s mostly not a good sign, and it wasn’t because he will not be available for the game tomorrow. The rest we have to wait and see how long it’s going to take. I’m not expecting months but let's see if he’s available for PSV or Bournemouth," said Slot during a press conference.
Liverpool has maintained an unbeaten record in their last five meetings with Ipswich across all competitions (three wins, two draws) since suffering a 1-0 defeat at Anfield in December 2000. The Reds have triumphed in their last three league encounters against Ipswich with a combined score of 13-0. Ipswich, on the other hand, has achieved two victories in their last five Premier League away fixtures (one draw, two defeats), following a winless streak of 12 top-flight matches on the road.
Having been promoted to the top division for the 2024/25 season, Ipswich has proven to be a formidable opponent at times. Slot praised head coach Kieran McKenna, acknowledging the progress his team has made in the first half of the season.
"I think it's fair to say Ipswich have improved during the first half of the season. It's also a compliment to Kieran McKenna, who made it really difficult in the first time. They’ve become a good team who make it difficult, with the last game being an exception because maybe (Manchester) City are becoming City again," he remarked.
