Liverpool News: The return of Curtis Jones has come at the perfect moment for Liverpool, with Thiago’s long-term injury causing more turmoil in the midfield.
With an eye injury and Covid-19 keeping him out of action, the Scouser is anxious to return to the field and make an impact – maybe even on Thursday, when Liverpool meets Arsenal in the Carabao Cup second round.
“As a result, it would be incredible if I could add this to my list of accomplishments, which include the Premier League, Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup. I’ll do all I can to assist the squad to win,” Jones said in an interview with the club.
“It’s a great possibility, in my opinion. The last time we faced them [Arsenal], it was a really important game for us. And then there was the 5-5 game that I played against them, which was incredible. It was my winning penalty at Anfield that secured our place in the finals.
This would be fantastic if we could go out there and put on a show while also taking home the victory. Although Arsenal is on a fantastic run, doing well, and possessing a strong squad, we are also in a good position. I’m certain that we’ll have a fantastic game at Anfield because we’ve got a big crowd,” Jones stated.
Having graduated from the Academy, the midfielder has shown to be a valuable asset, able to take the ball forward when the more experienced players around him are required to sit back.
Having suffered an eye injury the day before Atletico Madrid’s visit to Anfield put a crimp in his season. It’s now totally recovered and he is looking forward to making another appearance.
Liverpool News: Curtis Jones is excited to be back in the mix after a lengthy injury
“A rip in the back of my eye caused me to have an injury, and it was serious. This seemed absurd to me since I was feeling well; I believed I could run, exercise, and engage in sports.
It was up to me to accept the physicians’ decision and go on. The only thing I was able to accomplish was a brief bike ride followed by some stretching and foam rolling. Even getting into the pool was impossible. The only thing I had to do was be calm and patient,” Jones said.
He’s no stranger to injuries, having played at the Academy since he was a child, but an eye injury was a first for not just him, but for everyone else, according to the media reports. Because there was no clear schedule for his comeback, his impatience served him well in preparing for a proper return to the team – by observing and learning from the veterans around them.
‘I wanted to get into the squad this season and contribute with goals and assists while also contributing to the club’s overall success. I was going very well, and then it happened the day before a crucial game at Anfield against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, and I was jabbed in the eye,” the midfielder said.
Jones narrates what he went through
“For the next six and a half weeks, I was out. I returned, trained twice more, and then became infected with COVID-19 again. Thus far, it’s been a difficult two or three months, but I’m back, I’m working hard, and I’m looking forward to it.
I’m sort of used to taking a beating. A little rupture in my hamstring is the worst thing I’ve ever experienced, but the physiotherapists and staff have seen it all. When they say it’ll be two weeks or a month away, you kind of know what they’re talking about, don’t you? However, when it came to this, we just did not know what to do. We did it day by day, week by week, and in the end, it took about a month and a half to complete the project. It was difficult, but I’m lucky in that I’m now back in the saddle,” Jones concluded.
During the first leg, Liverpool will host Arsenal at Anfield before travelling to Emirates Stadium for the rescheduled match that was previously postponed.
