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Liverpool's Curtis Jones is set to miss their Premier League season opener against Fulham this weekend - as the midfielder prepares to face four weeks on the sidelines with a calf injury

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones will miss their Premier League season opener against Fulham after suffering a calf injury this week, according to The Athletic.

The Merseyside club are awaiting specialist opinion on the injury which could leave the 21-year-old sidelined for between two to four weeks.

The Englishman came off the bench during their 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday, before being pictured in a protective boot during the team’s final pre-season game against Strasbourg just one day later.

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Liverpool's Curtis Jones will miss their season opener against Fulham on Saturday
The 21-year-old has picked up a calf injury after playing in the Community Shield final