Very bad news has been announced for Curtis Jones this morning 🚨 he might have played his last match for Liverpool This doesn’t sound good at all 😔

Slot’s Liverpool Exit the FA Cup After Disappointing Loss to Plymouth

Arne Slot opted for a heavily rotated Liverpool squad in their FA Cup fixture against Plymouth, yet Curtis Jones—one of only two senior players on the bench—did not make an appearance.

Following Liverpool’s surprising defeat, Slot addressed Jones’ absence (via liverpoolfc.com):

> “Curtis Jones was available on the bench, but he came to me this morning and admitted, ‘I don’t think I’ve fully recovered yet’ from yesterday’s training session.

> “This meant we had to rely more on young players than we initially planned, but even with that, we had enough quality on the field to secure a better result.”

The Dutch coach’s frustration was evident as Liverpool bowed out of the competition against the Championship’s bottom-ranked team.

Slot Displeased with Liverpool’s Performance

Club legend Robbie Fowler described the display as “uncharacteristic of Liverpool,” noting that the team only began creating meaningful opportunities in the final minutes after shifting to a more direct style of play.

Darwin Núñez, the only other experienced player on the bench, was brought on late in the match and nearly forced a draw.

With five Premier League matches scheduled within just 15 days, Slot’s decision suggests he prioritized preserving key players over an extended FA Cup run.

If Liverpool secures the league title in May, this early exit may become a mere footnote. For now, however, fans will hope it doesn’t disrupt what has be

en a remarkable season.