Liverpool without four players vs PSG as Curtis Jones update emerges ahead of Champions League tie
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The midfielder trained on Monday before the Champions League quarter-final second leg, but Liverpool remains without one of its main players as it heads into the crucial matchCurtis Jones returned to training ahead of the PSG gameLiverpool will be without four players for its Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain.The Reds host PSG looking to overturn a two-goal deficit from last week’s first meeting in France, and while few believe they can dump out the European champions, Virgil van Dijk issued a rallying cry to supporters before the quarter-final second leg.Liverpool’s chances were also boosted by the return of Curtis Jones to training on Monday, just two days after Arne Slot predicted he would miss the PSG game due to a groin issue. The Liverpool head coach was not asked bout the midfielder's fitness in Monday's press conference, but it is presumed he is will be able to feature against PSG.READ MORE: Luis Enrique wary of 'trap' against Liverpool in Champions League tieREAD MORE: Arne Slot agrees with Dominik Szoboszlai as PSG promised 'different' LiverpoolMeanwhile, Liverpool remains without Alisson, who has not played since the last home Champions League match, a 5-0 win over Galatasaray.Giorgi Mamardashvili is likely to continue between the sticks, having played in the last four games.
The Georgian impressed in Paris last week and, were it not for his contributions, the score could have been greater.Long-term absentees Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Wataru Endo are set to miss the game, but Alexander Isak is available.Isak came off the bench in both games last week(Image: Getty Images)The Swede will almost certainly start on the bench as he continues to regain full fitness, meaning Hugo Ekitike will likely start up front once again.The Frenchman struggled in the first leg, but having been rested at the weekend, he is expected to start against his former side.Milos Kerkez was also given the day off, while Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister also started on the bench, with Jeremie Frimpong, Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz replaced in the second half, presumably with the PSG game in mind.Ngumoha was Liverpool's star performer against Fulham(Image: Getty Images)Following Rio Ngumoha's excellent performance against Fulham there have also been calls for him to start the second leg. He doesn't get distracted that soon."There's a lot of expectation around him for many years already and he's always been able to focus on football, to become better, to become stronger, to become ready at 16 years of age to score your first goals, 17 years of age and already had multiple starts for the first team of Liverpool.
That's one thing."And second of all, because of his quality. He shows that he's able at the highest level – which is Champions League but Premier League definitely is this as well – to be able to take one v ones on and make it difficult for the defenders he's facing."