Curtis Jones of Liverpool during the Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao Pre Season Friendly match at Anfield, Liverpool / Curtis Jones clashes with Dominik Szoboszlai during Liverpool's pre-season clash with Wrexham on 30 July, 2026

Footage of Curtis Jones at the full-time scenes against Wrexham are going viral on social media.Imago / @Arqade4 via X

Curtis Jones 'should be sold' as Liverpool fans erupt at 'toxic' footage

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30 Jul 2026, 10:37 am

Curtis Jones has gone viral on social media after lashing out at his own teammates during Liverpool's pre-season game against Wrexham.

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Jones, 25, has been the subject of great transfer interest from Inter Milan during the current window, and fans are now wishing for the Italian giants to make a move.

At full-time of the Reds' clash with Wrexham, the midfielder had to held back by teammate Dominik Szoboszlai, before being crowded by Kostas Tsimikas and Jeremy Frimpong.

There are theories that the player was furious that Szoboszlai handed the captain's armband to Tsimikas, who spent last season on loan at Roma.

Curtis Jones could create 'toxic' Liverpool dressing room

While a small number of fans have been impressed by his passion in a pre-season friendly, a growing number have taken to the footage negatively.

It’s better if he leaves. We don’t want potential toxic players in the dressing room. Just accept the $20M. James McConnell will be able to grow into the jones role soon if you give him game time.
— Badri T R (@BadriTR1) July 30, 2026

Honestly if you gave me 35million for Jones, I'd snap your hands off.

Lad is press resistant and passing is basic but that's just it. No other mesmerizing qualities.

Lately, he seems to have attitude issues.

He should be sold and we should bring in a quality midfielder in… pic.twitter.com/p0u054cBU6
— Zack (@LFCZack_) July 30, 2026

What is wrong with Curtis Jones? I want him to stay with us but to be talking to your captain in public that way for whatever the reason speaks volumes. Did he want the captaincy that went to Szoboszlai? He isn't there yet and should be sold if he can't respect his leaders https://t.co/0dTw4Y86rl
— Kwaku Ahenkorah (@KwakuAhenkorah3) July 30, 2026

One supporter even fears that Jones could turn the dressing room "toxic," and it's difficult to disagree with that concern following this footage.

It is understandable getting so upset, especially given the amount of minutes he got last term, but screaming at his club captain is just not right.

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How did Liverpool's No.17 perform vs Wrexham?

Jones came on at half-time, the same time as Tsimikas, so it would make sense that he wanted the captain's armband instead of the full-back.

He played the entire second half, taking 55 touches, completing 88 per cent of his passes, but failed to create any chances or have a shot at goal [FotMob].

In defence, the midfielder was far too relaxed, losing 100 per cent of his ground duels, being dribbled past twice, and making no tackles.

Had he put in more of a shift against the Championship opposition, it would be easier to defend Jones' actions, but he simply wasn't at the races.

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