Liverpool Gains Key Fitness Edge for Paris Saint-Germain Clash
Liverpool held an open training session at the AXA Training Centre on Monday. The session prepared the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield.
Curtis Jones took part in the midday workout despite recent doubts. He had been substituted at half-time during Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Fulham with a groin complaint.
Training return boosts selection options
Jones’ involvement gives manager Arne Slot more choices for the first-team squad. Alexander Isak continued his gradual fitness build after returning to training earlier this month.
Two academy prospects also joined the session. Teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni were involved in drills.
Injury list and absences
Several long-term injuries mean some players remain unavailable. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is still sidelined.
- Wataru Endo remains out with a long-term issue.
- Conor Bradley is still absent through injury.
- Giovanni Leoni has not returned to training yet.
Comeback challenge at Anfield
Liverpool must overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit from last Wednesday’s trip to the Parc des Princes. Only twice before have they recovered from a two-goal first-leg deficit in European competition.
The club staged comebacks against Auxerre in the 1991 UEFA Cup and Barcelona in the 2019 Champions League. Those results underline the scale of the task ahead.
Liverpool’s key fitness edge for the Paris Saint-Germain clash was boosted by Curtis Jones’ return to training. For more match build-up and analysis, visit Filmogaz.com.
