Curtis Jones, the second half as a starting point: the roles in which he can be used

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the return of Jones from injury represents a turning point for the English midfielder, who now aims to secure a regular spot in Inter’s midfield. With the return from the international break, the schedule becomes packed: nine matches in a month that could change the player’s importance within the squad.

Jones’s tactical versatility is one of the aspects highlighted by the newspaper. The Englishman can play as a right midfielder, but also as a left midfielder, and if necessary can be deployed wide on the right flank. That’s not all: in his 228 appearances with Liverpool, he has also played as a full-back, a solution to consider in emergencies or during the match.

The results so far have been inconsistent, but Gazzetta frames this as normal for someone adapting to a new environment. Among the less successful episodes, a lost ball at the Bernabeu that triggered Mbappé’s goal; among the more positive ones, some convincing performances against Napoli and in other appearances coming off the bench.

“In ten days, for Jones it will be as if a new season is starting,” writes Gazzetta, which sees the upcoming run of games as a real opportunity for the midfielder to carve out a more defined role at Inter.