Curtis Jones absent from Liverpool's defeat against Monaco in preseason friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Curtis Jones did not feature in Liverpool's friendly match against Monaco at Anfield on August 9, as the team fell to a second consecutive defeat after leading 2-0. His absence is reportedly a precaution due to potential transfer interest from Inter Milan. Liverpool's coach Andoni Iraola utilized 22 players in the match, which has raised questions regarding Jones' future at the club amid speculation of a possible exit. The team has two upcoming friendlies against Como next Sunday, which may provide further clarity on Jones' status.
- •Liverpool led 2-0 but lost to Monaco in a friendly at Anfield.
- •Curtis Jones was absent due to precautionary measures amid transfer speculation.
- •Inter Milan has shown strong interest in signing Jones this summer.
- •Andoni Iraola used 22 players in the match against Monaco.
- •Liverpool faces two friendlies against Como next Sunday.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Explain Curtis Jones’ Surprise Monaco Absence
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Curtis Jones omission explained as midfielder sits out deja-vu defeat for Liverpool
"Curtis Jones was a standout omission from the Liverpool squad which faced Monaco in a friendly at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.Andoni Iraola handed game-time to 22 players as, for the second weekend in...
"Curtis Jones missed Liverpool’s matchday squad for the 3-2 friendly defeat to Monaco at Anfield because of a hip issue, head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed.Jones had played in all three of Liverpool�...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:41 AMLiverpool Explain Curtis Jones’ Surprise Monaco Absence
Curtis Jones missed Liverpool’s matchday squad for the 3-2 friendly defeat to Monaco at Anfield because of a hip issue, head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed.Jones had played in all three of Liverpool�...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:20 PMCurtis Jones omission explained as midfielder sits out deja-vu defeat for Liverpool
Curtis Jones was a standout omission from the Liverpool squad which faced Monaco in a friendly at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.Andoni Iraola handed game-time to 22 players as, for the second weekend in...
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