Andoni Iraola shares how close Jeremy Jacquet is to playing and what’s happening with Curtis Jones
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Eyebrows were raised ahead of Liverpool’s friendly defeat against Monaco on Sunday, with Curtis Jones left out of the squad by Andoni Iraola.There have been plenty of rumours that Jones could leave for Inter Milan in what remains of the summer transfer window, and his omission from the group felt like an indication that a move could happen.However, it was quickly clarified that the Scouser had picked up a knock and was being kept out as a precaution. After seeing his team throw away another two-goal lead at Anfield, Iraola was asked about Jones at full-time, and also provided an update on when Jeremy Jacquet could finally make his Liverpool debut.
Liverpool throw away a two-goal lead for the second game in succession… How concerning is this? Nothing looks to have changed from last season 😒 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Jacquet to face Como and ‘nothing big’ for JonesThe absence of Jones may be something Liverpool fans have to get used to this season, with the direction of travel still feeling like he will complete a move to Inter.The situation is different for Jacquet, but frustration is growing that he is yet to make his debut, and the imminent loan signing of Ronald Araujo was seen as a potential admission that things are worse for the Frenchman than is being publicly admitted.However, Iraola has sounded a positive message about Jacquet, claiming that he should be fit to play against Como.“Jeremy Jacquet, we were in doubt whether to put him today, he should be fine for the next one,” said the Spaniard, before turning his attention to Jones, who sounds like he could be back for next Sunday as well.“Curtis has trained every day, but yesterday he finished with some issue in the hip,” Iraola said.“It doesn’t look like anything big, but it didn’t make any sense to risk him.”The Liverpool boss had previously been confident that Jacquet was going to be ready to face Leeds, so fans will remain cautious until they see him out at Anfield next weekend.
As for Jones, anything could happen between now and the Como clash, and it would not be a big surprise if he is not seen in Liverpool red ever again.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox