Iraola explains Jones absence: 'Didn't make sense to risk'

Curtis Jones was missing from the squad, and the manager has now explained why.

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What happened. Andoni Iraola explained that Curtis Jones was absent because it didn't make sense to risk him.

• Jones was not in the squad for the match.
• Iraola said the decision was precautionary.
• No further details on the nature of the issue.

“It didn't make any sense to risk”

— Andoni Iraola

Jones is expected to be assessed ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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