New footage reveals what sparked Curtis Jones’ clash with Dominik Szoboszlai and Kostas Tsimikas – and it does not look good

For newly appointed Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, the high-profile incident represents an unwelcome early management test.

Iraola recently reiterated his strong desire to keep Jones at the club, publicly praising the midfielder’s immense quality and key role within his project.

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However, resolving contract uncertainty, settling dressing room unrest, and asserting his authority will require swift resolution before official competitive fixtures begin.

Perhaps once the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker return from the break and join the squad, the leadership issue will settle down on its own.

But for now, this incident did not bode well with the fans nor has it been good optics for the club.