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BREAKING: CURTIS JONES REVEALS MO SALAH’S PRIVATE LOCKER ROOM APOLOGY AFTER EXPLOSIVE OUTBURST

Curtis Jones confirms Mo Salah apologised to the Liverpool locker room after his "thrown under the bus" rant. Get the full story.

Breaking: Curtis Jones Reveals Mo Salah’s Private Locker Room Apology After Explosive Outburst
What Mo Salah Really Said To The Liverpool Squad

Curtis Jones says Mo Salah apologised to the Liverpool locker room after that fiery interview earlier this month. The Reds midfielder says the team's all good with the Egypt forward, even though he ripped into the club, saying they threw him under the bus after the tough draw with Leeds.

Flashback: Salah's Interview After Leeds Game

After starting on the bench for the third time in a row in that 3-3 draw with Leeds, Salah didn't hold back. He felt like someone was trying to pin the blame on him and said things were rocky with the manager, Arne Slot.

He said, “I can’t believe it; I’m very, very bummed. I’ve done a lot for this club, especially last season.

“I was promised stuff over the summer, and now I’m benched for three games. They’re not keeping their word. I used to get along with the manager, but now we don’t.

“I’m not sure why, but it feels like someone doesn’t want me here.”

Slot Says It's All Good Now

But after sitting out the Inter Milan game in the Champions League (which they won 1-0), Salah was back for the 2-0 win against Brighton last Saturday.

He came on for the injured Joe Gomez and even set up Hugo Ekitike's goal.

Slot downplayed the situation, saying there's nothing to sort out and it was an easy call to sub Salah in against Brighton.

With Salah now with the Egypt squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, Slot says everyone's moved on from the interview.

Jones: Salah Cleared the Air

Like his manager, Jones says there are no hard feelings towards Salah. He says Salah owned up to it in the locker room.

Jones told Sky Sports, “Mo’s his own man. He said sorry to us, like, 'If I bugged anyone or made you feel bad, I'm sorry.' That’s just him.

“He was cool with everyone, same old Mo. Big smile, and everyone was the same with him. It’s just because he wants to win, and he won’t be the last guy to get heated.

“If a dude’s just okay with being benched and doesn’t want to play and help, that's a bigger deal.

“Any anger we’ve had, including me, comes from a good place. It might not come out right, but it’s never about hurting the team, staff, manager, or anyone. We’re over it, getting along, playing well and winning.”

Jones: Team's Still Behind Salah

Jones got emotional himself after that 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven on November 26, calling Liverpool’s performance not good enough and saying he was past being angry.

“I’m a Scouser, so I get how much it means to the city, fans, club, and staff,” Jones said. It's probably the first time I've been in a spot like this. I spoke up because I was honest. I say what I think, and sometimes it bugs people.

I was angry and shocked. But the lads were great. They didn’t blame Mo, the manager, or each other. Everyone took responsibility.

“So, the fans and the Mo stuff haven’t messed us up. We just need to win, but nobody’s pointing fingers. That’s what matters.”

Up Next: Liverpool at Tottenham (Without Salah)

Jones wants to help Liverpool grab those three points when they play Tottenham on Saturday night. Since his post-PSV comments, the local lad has helped his team go five games without a loss in all competitions.

Salah is set to start for Egypt against Zimbabwe next Monday in their AFCON opener. They also play South Africa on Boxing Day and Angola on December 29 in Group B, with the tournament in Morocco.

WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION

Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.

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Liverpool scouted Jeremy Jacquet in secret before the huge £60m bid

Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.

The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.

French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.

“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”

Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.

His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.

Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.

He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.

But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.

Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”

JEREMY JACQUET UPDATE: FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL INTEREST BUT RENNES DEMAND CLUB-RECORD FEE

Liverpool is battling Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as Arne Slot faces a mounting injury crisis.

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Liverpool is in advanced talks for Jeremy Jacquet, but Rennes hold out for the summer

Liverpool really wants to sign Jeremy Jacquet this month, but with Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal also circling, it looks like they’ll have to wait until summer.

They just locked in a spot in the Champions League last 16 after cruising past Qarabag FK, so things are looking good on that front. This season, they’ve already faced a couple of those big clubs—snatching a last-gasp win over Atletico thanks to Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header, but coming up short with a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Turkey.

On Wednesday, Ryan Gravenberch ended up playing centre-back because Joe Gomez is out injured, and Ibrahima Konate is still away after his father passed away. They're really stretched at the back, especially with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni both dealing with long-term injuries. The club decided not to go after Marc Guehi this month, which let Manchester City snap him up for under £30 million.

Now, Liverpool is eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. L’Equipe reported in January that Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all want him. Fabrizio Romano gave an update, saying Liverpool would love to get the deal done now, but Rennes just don’t want to sell until summer. So, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern are all talking to Rennes and Jacquet’s people, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

With all these injuries piling up, people are wondering if Liverpool might try to bring in someone before the window closes. Arne Slot responded, saying the club always tries to make smart decisions, thinking about both the short and long term. That’s why they focus on signing young talent who can still develop—sometimes you just have to be patient and trust the process.

He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t have a massive squad packed with four right-backs, a dozen midfielders, or a handful of strikers. They need to be clever about their moves, balancing immediate needs with future plans.

As for the latest on injuries, Slot said they’ll see how Jeremie Frimpong is doing—maybe he won’t be fit for Saturday, but he could be ready soon after. With just one game a week coming up, injuries should ease up a bit, but you never know with football.

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