Liverpool followers have taken to social media to query Curtis Jones‘ inclusion within the beginning XI as they put together to face Aston Villa. Either side are set to face off at Villa Park (February 19), with the Reds trying to return to Anfield with all three factors within the bag.
Nonetheless, the followers aren’t notably happy with head coach Arne Slot’s choice to offer Curtis Jones a beginning spot. The midfielder is getting back from a one-match suspension after being despatched off within the Merseyside derby in opposition to Everton on February 12.
He has performed 20 Premier League matches this season, scoring three targets and offering three assists. Nonetheless, the followers anticipate extra influence from the 24-year-old within the last third, as they questioned his inclusion with feedback like these on X:
“Jones. Give them the factors” a fan was aggravated.
“Who’s taking part in left? Szoboszlai wasted there and Jones is simply too destructive” one other complained.
“Curtis Jones is taking part in LW😂 I’m not tweeting till the match is completed” one other mocked.
“Curtis Jones on the wing. Brudda, this isn’t the time for experiments” this fan added.
“curtis jones [clown emoji]” one other included.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaks about going through Aston Villa forward of upcoming conflict
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot spoke about going through Aston Villa of their upcoming conflict, admitting that they’d be a tricky opponent. Whereas the Reds lead the Premier League desk, the Villans sit ninth, having misplaced seven video games out of 25.
Arne Slot informed the press forward of the sport (by way of membership web site):
“I believe Villa away, while you get the fixture record, you all know that Villa away is among the harder ones you’ll be able to face. However final season was additionally a really fascinating sport with it ending 3-3, if I keep in mind accurately. So, [a] superb supervisor, at all times has an excellent sport plan.”
Slot continued, revealing he anticipated power from the facet:
“They introduced in numerous good gamers within the winter break as nicely they usually already had an excellent group. They certified for [the] prime eight within the Champions League, so it tells you that it is a sturdy group we’re going to face…”
Liverpool know {that a} win in opposition to Villa will hand them a 10-point hole forward of second-placed Arsenal on the Premier League desk.
Edited by Aditya Singh
