Inter target Jones left out of Liverpool squad due to 'hip issue'
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Liverpool defender/forward Jones, linked with a move to Inter, was left out of the squad for a hip issue, raising doubts over a potential transfer.
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Attributed to original sourceInter had hoped Curtis Jones being left out of the Liverpool squad was a sign he could be sold for under €40m, but Andoni Iraola assures it was down to a hip injury.
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Curtis Jones of Liverpool controls the ball whilst under pressure from Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) The England international has been a top target for the Nerazzurri over several months , although they have seen quite a few proposals rejected.
With a contract that is running down in June 2027, it was hoped that the €40m asking price would drop, and that Jones not even being on the bench for today’s friendly match at Anfield was a sign.
Iraola explains Jones absence
However, his absence from the side that lost 3-2 to AS Monaco was explained by coach Iraola.
“Curtis, he has trained every day but yesterday finished with issues in the hip. It doesn’t look anything big but it didn’t make any sense to risk and those are the ones, more or less, closer to a return,” noted Iraola.
Jeremy Jacquet was also left out of the squad due to fitness problems.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 25: Curtis Jones of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 25, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) If Inter were to pay the €40m for Jones, it would mean selling one of their current midfielders to raise funds, and the most likely option for that is Aleksandar Stankovic.
It would be a risky move, and one likely to infuriate the fans, because Stankovic is a product of the Inter youth academy and the son of former player Dejan Stankovic.
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What happened
Jones, who has been linked with a transfer to Inter Milan, was not included in Liverpool's matchday squad due to what the club described as a 'hip issue'. The absence comes amid ongoing speculation about the player's future at Anfield and Inter's reported interest. The nature of the issue, whether a genuine injury or a transfer-related absence, is not clarified. Liverpool are expected to provide further updates on his availability ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Chance analysis
The combination of a reported transfer target being sidelined with a physical issue introduces ambiguity — it could be a genuine injury that complicates any potential deal, or a soft signal from Liverpool that the player is being phased out. For Inter, any incoming deal now carries medical assessment risk. For Liverpool, losing a squad player mid-window could affect depth if no replacement is lined up. Prediction systems should treat Jones as a doubt for Liverpool's next match and monitor whether a transfer materializes.
Jones is sidelined for Liverpool with a hip issue, potentially delaying or complicating a transfer to Inter while leaving Liverpool thinner in his position.
Jones is unavailable for Liverpool's next match and his status in the transfer market is uncertain — treat as a doubt and watch for Inter confirmation.