Curtis Jones row breaks out as Premier League icon comes to ex-Liverpool star’s defence

Paolo Di Canio defended former Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones during a heated television debate with fellow pundit Giancarlo Marocchi following Inter Milan's 3-1 derby loss to AC Milan. Jones, who joined Inter for an initial £25 million in the summer, missed the match due to an injury. When Marocchi criticized Jones's early performances in Italy, Di Canio strongly backed the 25-year-old and argued that the Premier League operates at a significantly higher standard than Serie A.

Di Canio asserted that Jones will become a regular starter for manager Cristian Chivu once fit, highlighting his counter-attacking ability and defensive support. Before his injury, Jones had registered five appearances for Inter across all competitions, including an error in a Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.