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title: "Liverpool: Pundit bemoans ‘devastating’ Curtis Jones injury blow"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-09-19T19:35:42Z"
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# Liverpool: Pundit bemoans ‘devastating’ Curtis Jones injury blow

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) midfielder Curtis Jones’ latest injury setback has been described as ‘devastating’ by former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Paddy Kenny.**

### The Lowdown: Jones suffers injury setback

The Reds have been hurt badly by [injuries](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/liverpool-injuries-latest-update-possible-return-dates-nightmare-continues-for-jurgen-klopp) to midfielders this season, with Thiago and Naby Keita arguably the most high-profile of those absentees.

One who has perhaps gone more under the radar is Jones, with the 21-year-old [yet to play a single minute](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/355354/Show/Curtis-Jones) of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) action so far in 2022/23.

The Liverpool academy product has suffered a [recurrence](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/09/jurgen-klopp-reveals-curtis-jones-injury-setback-and-gives-fabio-carvalho-update/) of a leg problem which has kept him out this season, with an extended spell on the sidelines now expected.

### The Latest: Kenny laments Jones injury blow

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-jones-devastating-blow/), Kenny voiced his concerns for the Englishman after this setback and amid his lack of playing time.

The 44-year-old said:

> > “The latest injury is a devastating new blow for Curtis Jones. He will know that he could have missed a golden opportunity to establish himself.
>
> > “Liverpool have been decimated in midfield, with \[Naby\] Keita, \[Alex\] Oxlade-Chamberlain out all season, \[Jordan\] Henderson out with a hamstring injury and Thiago only just back. But, after the international break, Klopp will not be short of options, and the new signing Arthur will be up to speed.
> >
> > “Look how Harvey Elliott has established himself while all those senior stars have been injured. He has probably been Liverpool’s best midfielder this season.
> >
> > “Jones is also a big talent, but it won’t be easy getting in that side now with everyone fit. Fabinho and Thiago are the main men, and everyone else has to fit around them.”

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### The Verdict: Stop-start career

Jones is a gifted young footballer with a potentially big future, having sporadically shown [glimpses of his talent in big games](https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teenager-jones-lights-up-anfield-with-stunning-derby-winner-38835638.html), but at the moment his Liverpool career simply can’t get any momentum.

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Some lengthy [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/verletzungen/spieler/433188) have prevented him from being considered a [regular starter](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/355354/History/Curtis-Jones) and he is now in danger of falling behind both [Harvey Elliott](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwia1_D80aD6AhVJEsAKHa1QCkYQFnoECCMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishmirror.ie%2Fsport%2Fsoccer%2Fjurgen-klopp-hails-harvey-elliott-27897925&usg=AOvVaw32BclUwIFAucPPACVpde8E) and [Fabio Carvalho](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwidp6mF0qD6AhWMT8AKHRCnCbgQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F62655347&usg=AOvVaw3KrAmmj4XHYMmFBDMIjmxK) in the midfield pecking order, given how impressively those two have performed of late.

Once Jones returns to fitness, he must seize his opportunity and remain injury-free for a long period, or else talk over his long-term value to Liverpool could emerge.