Curtis Jones Fit and Ready as Liverpool Chase Champions League Comeback Against PSG
Curtis Jones has been passed fit for Liverpool's crucial Champions League second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, giving Arne Slot a welcome boost as the Reds chase a historic comeback at Anfield.
Jones was withdrawn at half-time during Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League victory over Fulham on Saturday evening, raising concerns about his availability for tonight's showdown. However, the midfielder trained with his teammates on Monday and has been cleared to feature in what promises to be an electric night at Anfield.
Liverpool head into the second leg trailing 2-0 after the first meeting in Paris, meaning Slot's side must produce something special to overturn the deficit and reach the Champions League semi-finals. The task is daunting but not impossible — the Reds have delivered memorable comebacks on home soil before.
The news is not all positive for Liverpool, however. First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains sidelined, meaning Caoimhin Kelleher will continue between the posts. Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, and Giovanni Loeni are also unavailable for selection.
Compounding the challenge, four Liverpool players enter tonight's match carrying the threat of a ban for the semi-final first leg should they receive a booking and the club progress. Jones is joined by Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Virgil van Dijk in that precarious position.
Slot will be hoping his side can produce the performance of the season when the whistle blows. Liverpool have proven this season they are capable of beating anyone on their own patch, and Anfield's famous atmosphere could prove the difference as the club targets another shot at European glory.
The tie kicks off at Anfield this evening with Liverpool knowing they must score at least twice without reply to stand any chance of progressing.
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