"We cannot escape him", "Slow and makes horrible decisions" - Liverpool fans unhappy with star's inclusion in XI for Community Shield final

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Liverpool fans are expressing their frustration on X after Arne Slot included Curtis Jones in the starting XI to face Crystal Palace. The two sides are set to face each other in the FA Community Shield final at Wembley Stadium later today (Sunday, August 10).

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Alisson Becker starts in goal for Liverpool. Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez make up the defense. The midfield comprises of Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz, while Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and Hugo Ekitike start up front to complete the starting XI.

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The Reds will be aiming to kick off their 2025-26 campaign with silverware as they lock horns against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. The Premier League champions have shown promise this summer, winning five out of their six friendlies. However, they will be without Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez following their transfers to Bayern Munich and Al-Hilal, respectively.

Curtis Jones had a decent 2024-25 season, recording three goals and seven assists in 46 appearances across all competitions. However, Liverpool fans are far from happy with his inclusion in the starting XI, with one posting:

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"We cannot escape Curtis Jones"
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Another fan tweeted:

"I really hate Curtis jones. He is slow and makes horrible decisions"
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Other fans tweeted below:

"How is Curtis jones still at the club in 2025 ffs," one fan commented
"Curtis jones starting worry’s me on the counter. Need a 6 starting," another added
"Curtis Jones in 2025💔," one fan typed
"He's good , I like him but I don't know the kind of satanic ritual Curtis Jones has done to keep himself in this starting 11 or in this squad," another admitted
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"I will never understand why Curtis jones is still at the club," one fan chimed in

"He’s definitely had a promising start to this season" - Arne Slot provides verdict on Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha ahead of Community Shield final

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has praised Rio Ngumoha for impressing during pre-season. However, the Dutchman insisted that the 16-year-old won't be a regular starter until he's fully adapted and accustomed to playing every three days at the highest level.

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Ngumoha has excelled for Liverpool this summer, scoring two goals, including a fantastic solo effort in the second minute against Athletic Club (August 4). The youngster has shown a lot of promise, particularly with his dribbling ability, and could be a reliable option at left-wing this season.

However, Slot told Men In Blazers (via Rousing the Kop):

"Rio had a good pre-season, it took him a while to adapt, which is quite normal if you are 16-years-old, to adapt to the level the first team train at. He used last season to be with us once in a while and in pre-season now he’s done really well, brings in the quality he has, not afraid to take a one-v-one on, making the right decisions if he feels his teammate is in a better position than him."
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He added:

“I know how hard it is for 20 year olds, 25 year olds, 30 year olds to play every three days at this level. This is something we need to give him time for as well. At this moment in time he’s not a regular starter, but for him to train every single day at this level is going to be really hard and tough, so let’s give him some time to adapt to everything, but he’s definitely had a promising start to this season.”

Ngumoha has been named on the bench and will be aiming to make an impact for Liverpool in the Community Shield final against Crystal Palace.

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Edited by Silas Sud
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