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title: "Virals: Jurgen Klopp confirms Curtis Jones ‘in contention’ for EPL showdown"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2021-10-22T11:30:00Z"
modified: "2021-10-22T11:31:11Z"
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# Virals: Jurgen Klopp confirms Curtis Jones ‘in contention’ for EPL showdown

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/10/22/virals-manchester-united-sweating-on-four-injury-doubts-ahead-of-liverpool/) manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that attacking midfielder [Curtis Jones](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/10/18/virals-virgil-van-dijk-admits-there-is-still-room-to-improve-on-return/) will train with the squad ahead of the trip to face Manchester United.

The Reds head to Old Trafford on Sunday to take on their [greatest rivals](https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55673561) and will be hoping to have nigh on a full collection of players to choose from.

Having missed the [resounding victory](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58833884) over Watford last weekend and the midweek clash at Atletico Madrid, Jones could be in line to return to the matchday squad at least in Manchester.

Speaking in his [pre-match press conference](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/446869-watch-jurgen-klopp-manchester-united-press-conference), as cited by [Paul Gorst](https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1451506517866426368) on Twitter, Klopp had mixed news on the injury front.

> Klopp on Thiago and Jones for Sunday: “Just what's clear is that Curtis will train today with us the full session, that's the plan. \
> \
> "And Thiago not. So, these are the two things I know for the moment.”
>
> — Paul Gorst (@ptgorst) [October 22, 2021](https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1451506517866426368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The 54-year-old said Jones ‘should be in contention’ for selection whilst Thiago is ‘back running’ following a [calf problem](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12416410/thiago-alcantara-calf-injury-likely-to-rule-liverpool-midfielder-out-until-mid-october-says-jurgen-klopp) but won’t be available.

Liverpool will be hoping to remain unbeaten across all competitions and perhaps go back to the top of the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) depending on results elsewhere.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Jones’ inclusion in the [squad](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) gives the Reds a much stronger overall outlook.

Perhaps the most [attack-minded](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/355354/Show/Curtis-Jones) of the remaining midfield options, the Scouse ace would be somewhat of a wildcard to return immediately back into the starting lineup.

As for Thiago, Kopites will no doubt be frustrated with the ongoing issue as the 30-year-old had begun to show his [best form](https://www.sofascore.com/player/thiago-alcantara/53825) prior to the blow.