Liverpool fans have a theory about Curtis Jones’ ‘strange’ reaction vs Brentford

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Curtis Jones scored the opening goal for Liverpool in their Premier League meeting with Brentford on Sunday.It was Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson’s final game for the club, with it already confirmed that both players are leaving for nothing this summer.However, Liverpool fans now think that Jones is also on his way out after his reaction, or lack thereof, to scoring against Brentford. Why did Curtis Jones not celebrate his goal against Brentford?

Is this confirmation that he's leaving in the summer? Very strange 🤔 Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Is Curtis Jones leaving Liverpool?Salah got the assist, meaning he has now surpassed Steven Gerrard in the history books for most goals set up (93).But despite being assisted by Salah, Jones did not celebrate or even really change his facial expression.Many supporters now think that it means the midfielder will leave in the 2026 summer transfer window.One fan suggested: “Strange reaction to scoring from Jones, reckon he’s off in the summer.”A second stated: “Bit strange that non-celebration from Jones after he bagged.”Another Liverpool fan responded: “Yeah, Curtis Jones is leaving this summer.”“Jones seems to be leaving, didn’t even celebrate after scoring,” a fourth commented.A fifth added: “Jones did not celebrate his goal for Liverpool.

He looked as miserable as someone who’s leaving might.”“No celebrating, Jones is leaving,” wrote another, while a seventh also claimed: “Yeahhhhh Jones knows he’s leaving.” Does that just about the sum the season up? Curtis Jones’ relationship with Arne SlotFor much of the 2025/26 season, Jones has struggled for starts in his natural midfield role.He has been used at right-back in recent weeks, but has often been overlooked for Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch in midfield despite a lack of depth in that area.Reports in Italy have even claimed that Jones has ‘fallen out’ with Arne Slot ahead of a possible summer move to Inter Milan.The Englishman is entering the final 12 months of his contract this summer, so if Liverpool are going to sell, now would probably be the best time.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox