LIVERPOOL READY TO OFFER CONTRACT EXTENSION TO CURTIS JONES
CURTIS JONES: LIVERPOOL’S EMERGING MIDFIELD TALENT
Liverpool’s willingness to secure the future of Curtis Jones speaks volumes about his growing importance at Anfield. Anfield Watch’s recent revelation that Jones, whose current contract runs until 2027, is poised for an extension until 2029, underscores Liverpool’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent. This decision comes amidst a season where Jones has been nothing short of impressive, particularly in Liverpool’s dominant Carabao Cup and Premier League performances.
JONES’ REMARKABLE JOURNEY AND PERFORMANCE
Since his first-team debut in the 2018/19 season, Jones has clocked over 100 appearances for Liverpool. This remarkable journey, from joining the Reds’ academy at just nine to captaining the team, reflects not only his skill but also his dedication. His recent form, highlighted by key goals in major games, cements his status as one of Jurgen Klopp’s crucial midfield assets. Jones’ impact was not limited to club football, as his contributions to England’s Under-21 European Championships campaign last summer were also noteworthy.
FINANCIAL ASPECTS AND MARKET INTEREST
Despite his rising profile, Jones remains one of the lowest-paid senior players at Liverpool. This fact, coupled with the rumored interest from clubs like Arsenal, could have been a concern. However, Anfield Watch clarifies that Liverpool are unaware of any serious pursuit from other clubs. The proposed improved contract terms are a strategic move by Liverpool to acknowledge Jones’ value and to ward off any potential suitors.
KLOPP AND LIJNDERS ON JONES’ EVOLUTION
Jurgen Klopp’s and assistant manager Pep Lijnders’ praise for Jones is telling. Klopp’s commendation of Jones’ pressing and counter-pressing game, and his improved decision-making and technical skill, aligns with Lijnders’ admiration for his ‘Scouse mentality’. These testimonials from the coaching staff not only highlight Jones’ footballing prowess but also his mental strength and adaptability.
In offering Curtis Jones an extended contract, Liverpool are not just securing a talented player; they are investing in a symbol of their youth system’s success. Jones represents the blend of technical skill and mental fortitude that is essential for the modern midfielder. As Liverpool look to maintain their competitive edge, nurturing and retaining players like Jones will be key to continued success.
‘He wants to…’ – Fabrizio Romano shares the latest on Liverpool player’s standing amid ‘rumours’
Fabrizio Romano has shared his latest information on the future of Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
The 32-year-old is into the final six months of his contract at Anfield, and having not played since last April due to a long-standing hip injury (although he’s in line to return this month), there’s a distinct possibility that he won’t be offered a new deal.
It’s also been reported (via The Mirror) that his former club Barcelona want to bring him back to Camp Nou to ease their shortfall in midfield. However, the Italian transfer reporter has indicated that any exit for the Spain international isn’t imminent.
In his Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside, Romano wrote: “Despite the rumours, no, I’m not aware of any movement for Thiago Alcantara right now.
“It’s a very quiet January for him so far, no talks and focus on Liverpool as he wants to return as soon as possible on the pitch. The story could change in the summer, but now it’s very quiet.”
With Thiago being Liverpool’s third-highest earner on £200,000 per week (Capology), and given his age and contract status, there might be a school of thought that cashing in on him in January would make sense.
However, Jurgen Klopp has already seen numerous members of his squad succumb to injuries this season, and dispensing of a player of the 32-year-old’s ability in that context would be reckless in the extreme.
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Even if the ex-Barcelona maestro doesn’t play a whole lot of football between now and May, his experience of winning major trophies could be a priceless commodity within the Anfield dressing room, while his availability could also help with that all-important rotation when the fixtures come thick and fast in the spring.
Having patiently gone through months of rehabilitation, Thiago will have the enthusiasm of a greyhound waiting to be sprung from the traps as he nears a return to action.
The value of keeping hold of him for the rest of the campaign and drawing upon his qualities to potentially get us over the line in a Premier League title race, before he departs for free in the summer (unless his contract is extended), would far exceed taking the money now and being deprived of a sublime footballer for the run-in.
Jurgen Klopp handed surprise suspension blow for Arsenal vs Liverpool FA Cup tie
Latest Arsenal news with Jurgen Klopp set to be without yet another player for the Liverpool’s trip to Emirates Stadium
Jurgen Klopp has been handed yet another Liverpool blow ahead of the FA Cup clash against Arsenal. Fresh injuries and players being away on international duty has taken the number of absences to double figures for the trip to Emirates Stadium with some concerns in each area of the pitch.
The main blow for the Reds comes in regard to Mohamed Salah with the 31-year-old away with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations for the next couple of weeks. In midfield, Wataru Endo is also heading to an international tournament as he prepares for the Asia Cup with Japan.
With the 4-2 win over Newcastle as his last appearance for a number of weeks, a similar absence looks set to be in place for Dominik Szoboszlai after he left Monday night’s clash clutching his hamstring. “It’s an injury. Muscle, hamstring,” Klopp said on Friday morning as quoted by the Liverpool Echo.
“We will have to see. Dom is very positive, not a lot of pain but no chance for Sunday. Not for then Wednesday. Then we will see. After that, hopefully, he might be back but we don’t know.” At the back, Andy Robertson remains out with a shoulder injury and he was joined by Kostas Tsimikas following the 1-1 draw against Arsenal in December.
The Greece international got tangled in a collision with Bukayo Saka which inadvertently took out Jurgen Klopp, with Tsimikas appearing to break his collarbone however he has already returned to training. Despite that, Liverpool chose to recall Owen Beck from his loan spell at Dundee to provide some cover at left-back.
Given the decision, a spot on the bench at Emirates Stadium would be the expectation, however that is not the case. As per The Athletic, Beck will actually not be eligible to play at the Emirates due to a one-match suspension that he brought with him from Scotland.
The suspension is quite a surprising one given it has been dished out after the young defender picked up two yellow cards back in July, triggering a ban that he was yet to serve as Dundee played no further part in the competition.
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