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Will Curtis Jones be fit to face Everton? Arne Slot delivers injury update after Liverpool midfielder ruled out of Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed Curtis Jones is expected to be fit for Saturday's Merseyside derby against Everton. The midfielder is poised to return after picking up a knock in the Reds’ 1-0 Premier League victory over Arsenal before the international break.

  • Jones set to miss Atletico clash

    Jones subsequently missed Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Burnley on Sunday afternoon and will also be absent when his side take on La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener at Anfield on Wednesday evening.

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    Midfielder in line to return against rivals Everton

    However Liverpool boss Slot is now hopeful Jones will return to the fold for the visit of fierce rivals Everton this weekend. Both teams have made strong starts to the season, with Slot’s side having won their opening four league games while David Moyes’ men have lost just once in the same number of games.

  • Slot confirms plan for recovering star

    Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Atletico, Slot said of Jones: "He will train with the squad tomorrow, hopefully he will be with the squad on Saturday."

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  • Jones emerges as key Liverpool figure under Slot's guidance

    Jones has emerged as a key figure under Slot’s stewardship, featuring in Liverpool’s opening three league fixtures against Bournemouth, Newcastle and Arsenal in 2025-26. The 24-year-old also made 46 appearances in all competitions for the Merseysiders in 2024-25, scoring three goals.

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    Liverpool's next match: Isak set to feature against Atletico

    While Jones will be absent when Liverpool lock horns with Atletico, one man who is set to feature is Alexander Isak. The Sweden international is in line to make his highly-anticipated debut for the club after Slot confirmed the striker will be in the squad for tonight's game.