Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed concern that one of his key players might miss the highly anticipated match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Following Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday, Slot revealed that Curtis Jones is facing a battle to be fit in time for the crucial encounter.
Jones sustained a minor muscle injury during training last week, which sidelined him for the Brentford match. Slot acknowledged that it will be a close call whether the midfielder will recover in time for the showdown against United.
“It’s going to be close,” Slot said, according to the Liverpool Echo. “It’s always difficult to predict how an injury will develop over the week. He won’t be out for a long time, but it’s going to be tight for next week. However, I’m sure he’ll do everything he can to be ready. It’s not a significant injury.”
As Liverpool prepares to defend their 100% start to the season, Manchester United, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Brighton. A late goal from Joao Pedro saw United suffer a setback, and the team will be eager to respond strongly in their next fixture.
The potential absence of Curtis Jones adds another layer of intrigue to what is already set to be a fiercely contested match at Old Trafford. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory in what could be a pivotal early-season clash.Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed concern over the availability of Curtis Jones for the upcoming match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Jones, who sustained a minor muscle injury during training last week, missed Liverpool’s recent 2-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League. Slot indicated that while the injury is not serious, it remains uncertain whether Jones will be fit in time for the crucial encounter.
Slot mentioned that the injury situation will be closely monitored throughout the week, with Jones’ fitness being a “close call” for the match against United. Despite the uncertainty, Slot emphasized that Jones will be doing everything possible to recover in time.
Liverpool will aim to maintain their perfect start to the season, while Manchester United, coming off a disappointing defeat to Brighton, will be eager to bounce back. The potential absence of Jones adds an extra element of uncertainty to the clash, which promises to be a highly competitive early-season showdown between the two rivals.
