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Andy Jones

@adjones-journo.bsky.social

Liverpool FC writer for The Athletic

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Curtis Jones will miss #LFC's match against Ipswich Town through injury. He will be assessed ahead of PSV & Bournemouth. Could offer a chance to Harvey Elliott after his impressive cameos + Slot played down risk of playing Konate despite knee pain. www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...

Liverpool’s Curtis Jones out of Ipswich game with injury, Arne Slot ‘not expecting months’ out

Curtis Jones has been ruled out of Liverpool’s Premier League match against Ipswich Town due to injury. Jones suffered the problem towards the end of the first half of Liverpool’s Champions Leag...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Crystal Palace's £15m offer for Ben Doak has been rejected by #LFC. One of a no. of clubs in PL & Europe to express interest in 19yo but level of offers not come close to valuation, understood to be around £30m. LFC pleased with Doak's loan progress. www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...

Liverpool reject Crystal Palace transfer bid for Ben Doak

Crystal Palace have had an offer worth £15million for Ben Doak rejected by Liverpool. The Scotland international, 19, is currently on loan at Middlesbrough, where he has helped Michael Carrick’s side ...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEWS: Joe Gomez will be out for "a few weeks" with the hamstring injury he picked up against West Ham. In better news, Ibrahima Konate & Conor Bradley will train with the rest of the #LFC first team squad today. www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...

Liverpool’s Joe Gomez ‘not in a good place’ with hamstring injury, out for ‘a few weeks’

Arne Slot has said Liverpool’s Joe Gomez is “not in a good place” with a hamstring injury with the head coach believing the defender will be unavailable “for a few weeks”...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Mo Salah is having the best season any PL attacker has ever had. Opinion? No. Fact. Yes. A goal or assist every 52.7 minutes. We are witnessing greatness from a genius – and he's leading #LFC's title charge. www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...

Mohamed Salah: The best season of any Premier League attacker ever and the numbers that prove it

Liverpool's talisman is having the greatest Premier League season for an attacker ever — and he's only played 18 games

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Briefing: Tottenham 3-6 #LFC Absolutely brilliant until Slot's side got sloppy 🔴 60-minute title statement blitz 🔴 Slot's fast starters 🔴 Szoboszlai brilliance 🔴 Return of the flying fullbacks www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...

Tottenham 3 Liverpool 6: Slot’s side top of league at Christmas, Gray day, smart Szoboszlai

Liverpool are top of the Premier League at Christmas after beating Tottenham 6-3. Our writers break down the key talking points.

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

There will be academy players or some surprising personnel in #LFC 's back four tomorrow due to lack of options & need to rest regulars. Tsimikas close to return – set to train today. Jota didn't train yday. Hope he will still be involved vs Soton. www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...

Arne Slot hints at creative Liverpool backline selection amid defensive absences

Arne Slot says he could use a combination of academy players and creativity to solve Liverpool’s lack of defensive options ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Southampton. Andy Robertso...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Diogo Jota & Federico Chiesa are in contention to be involved against Fulham. Also asked Slot about the challenge of integrating Chiesa & getting him minutes when every game is so important for #LFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...

Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa in contention to return for Liverpool vs Fulham

Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are both in contention to being involved in Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Fulham. The attackers will both be assessed in the final training session before a...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Arne Slot confirms Alisson, Jota & Chiesa all closing in on return but not ready for the Merseyside derby. Mac Allister suspended, but Gravenberch will start. "Aggressive" and "smart" were today's buzzwords as Slot prepares for his first derby. www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...

Alisson Liverpool return ‘very soon’, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa ‘close’ – Arne Slot

Caoimhin Kelleher will continue in goal for Liverpool with Alisson close to returning but not available for Saturday’s Merseyside derby. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper’s error led to Newcast...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Briefing: Newcastle 3-3 #LFC A cruel moment for Kelleher, but he has certainly saved LFC on many occasions. Complete misjudgement from late FK cross. One point gained, turned to feeling like two points dropped. www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...

Newcastle 3 Liverpool 3: Kelleher’s late error costly as Isak and Co. shine again

Newcastle and Liverpool served up a 3-3 draw in keeping with their history of thrilling Premier League matches

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Had things worked out differently in the summer, Joe Gomez would be preparing to play against #LFC rather than for them tonight. Slot was pleased he stayed & couldn't have been more complimentary of the CB who is set to play a big role with Konate out. www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

Joe Gomez is the low-key troubleshooter Liverpool cannot live without

Versatile defender is set for an extended run in the team - and history suggests he will not let Arne Slot down

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Arne Slot was in good form this morning and had time for a cheeky joke. When asked about Salah's reference to his "last game" for #LFC vs City, Slot joked that maybe he knew that the outcome of the 115 alleged PSR charges will be relegation. www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

Maybe Mohamed Salah knows Manchester City verdict, jokes Arne Slot over forward’s ‘last game’

Arne Slot has joked that Mohamed Salah’s hint that he had played against Manchester City for the final time at Anfield was because the forward believes Liverpool’s rivals will be relegated...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Arne Slot says the form of Caoimhin Kelleher means there's no need to rush Alisson Becker back from injury. Alisson will return before end of month. Also will be creative due to lack of defensive options. TAA's game time will be managed in next two. www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

Caoimhin Kelleher’s Liverpool form means Alisson won’t be rushed back – Arne Slot

Arne Slot says he does not need to rush Alisson Becker back from injury due to the form of Caoimhin Kelleher. Liverpool’s first choice goalkeeper has been out injured since a hamstring injury fo...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Following @simonhughes1983.bsky.social's story on Mohamed Salah contract situation... A column on why a 1yr extension feels like a no-brainer for FSG & #LFC. The compromise with the lowest risk, even if means doing it all again in a year's time. www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

If a one-year contract for Mohamed Salah is an option for FSG, it’s a no-brainer

If the Egyptian is ready to sign for another 12 months - even for vast wages - it feels a perfect solution for Liverpool

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Ibrahima Konate is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury against Real Madrid. Big blow for #LFC ahead of Man City + upcoming intense Dec/Xmas schedule. www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate set for spell on sidelines with injury

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury. The France international appeared to hurt his knee in the closing stages of the 2-0 victory over Real...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Arne Slot confirms Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit to start for #LFC against Manchester City. Conor Bradley & Ibrahima Konate are still being assessed after picking up knocks against Real Madrid. www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...

Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold fit to start against Manchester City – Arne Slot

Arne Slot has confirmed Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit to start against Manchester City this weekend The 26-year-old returned to the squad as an unused substitute in the Champions Le...

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

When I travelled to Ireland this year, the way those who knew Conor Bradley spoke of him told you he was a special character. Fearlessness was what they all referenced. A boy ready for anything. It was summed up in THAT tackle for #LFC last night. www.nytimes.com/athletic/532...

Conor Bradley: How Liverpool’s new superstar was forged by Gaelic football and athletics

Liverpool wonderkid's unusual sporting backrgound was the perfect preparation for top-flight football

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Andy Jones@adjones-journo.bsky.social · 2y ago

Data and analytics have been at key cog in FSG and #LFC's success. The numbers will factor into their contract decisions, including Salah, & they only strengthen the case as to why, even at 32, a new deal should be favoured over trying to replace the irreplaceable. www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...

Mohamed Salah: Eight graphs which show he deserves a new Liverpool contract

FSG is all about the numbers when it comes to their business decisions - and these ones are hard to ignore

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