Slot confirms Reds will be missing a midfielder for the Burnley clash.

Curtis Jones Ruled Out of Burnley Clash Due to Injury

Liverpool’s Premier League preparations have taken a hit with the news that Curtis Jones will miss the upcoming game against Burnley after sustaining an injury. Head coach Arne Slot confirmed the setback during his press conference, noting that while most of the squad returned fit from international duty, Jones is unavailable.

“We had our first full training session today with most players back,” said Slot. “Those who didn’t go on international duty trained with the U21s earlier this week. But Curtis picked up an injury in his last match, so he won’t be ready for Burnley.”

It’s an unfortunate blow for the 24-year-old midfielder, who has been pushing for a regular spot in the side, competing alongside names like Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister.

Jones’ absence means added pressure on new signing Wirtz to provide creative spark in midfield. While Jones was linked with a potential summer exit, Slot clearly values his contribution, keeping him as part of the squad.

Slot expressed relief that the majority of players came back without issues, stating, “That’s not always the case—especially early in the season, when players return from international games where they’ve had to play two matches in quick succession.”

Liverpool’s Midfield Without Jones

With Jones sidelined, Liverpool will rely more heavily on Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, and Gravenberch—who Slot praised for how the Dutch national team managed his workload during the break. Despite strong depth, losing Jones at this stage is still a setback.

Club legend Sir Kenny Dalglish had previously described Jones as an underrated contributor to last season’s success, and the team will be hoping for a swift recovery so he can continue to play a key role in this campaign under Slot.