Curtis Jones is a player who many believe hasn’t received the chances he truly deserves. The England international consistently delivers high-quality performances whenever he steps onto the pitch.
Currently, he seems to be preferred over Alexis Mac Allister, even though the Argentine is struggling with his form.
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In Liverpool’s last two matches, Jones received only brief appearances—11 minutes against Real Madrid and 16 minutes against Manchester City.
This is particularly surprising given that Liverpool fielded the same midfield in both matches. It would have seemed logical for the manager, Slot, to rotate players more frequently to inject some fresh energy into the team, especially during the second match against City.
Unfortunately, that was not the case, and it’s understandable that Jones may feel frustrated.
At 24 years old, he has become a seasoned member of the squad and is among Liverpool’s most effective progressive players. His composure on the ball certainly makes a strong case for a regular starting position.
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The limited playing time has also affected his international prospects; he has missed the last three England camps.
With the World Cup approaching next year, the chances of him participating in the tournament appear to be dwindling.
According to a report from the Daily Mail, Jones is expected to engage in discussions with Thomas Tuchel in the coming weeks to clarify his future with the England team and what steps he needs to take to regain his place.
Time is of the essence, with the next camp scheduled for March before Tuchel must announce his preliminary England squad for the finals in late May.
A lot can change by then, and Jones is determined to position himself for both an England call-up and a place in Liverpool’s starting XI.