Ricky-Jade Jones
PAUEngland
Right
Nov 8, 2002
23
6'0"
152 lb
CF
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Playmaking Forward
St. PauliRecovers, option Saturday
Jones (ankle) is an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "Ricky-Jade is available again, away from the gastrointestinal virus. We want to take him with us; nothing stands in the way. He trained well this week."
Analysis: Jones is not going to miss any more time after he was dealing with an ankle injury, as the forward has been cleared of the injury. After around three months out, this is huge news for the forward, leaving him as an option to end the campaign. However, he has only started in three of his eight appearances this season, scoring two goals in his time on the field.
Could play in season finale
Jones (ankle) won't be an option for Saturday's game at RB Leipzig but could play against Wolfsburg on May 16 in the final game of the season, according to manager Alexander Blessin. "He's ahead of schedule and was already back in team training this week. We're all delighted about that because he's a real live wire. He could be an option for Wolfsburg."
Analysis: Jones recovered quicker than expected from his injury, and it seems the lack of fitness will be the main issue why he won't be able to suit up this weekend. Jones will be an option for the final match of the campaign against Wolfsburg at home. He hasn't played since Jan. 31 and has been limited to just eight appearances all season long, though he does have two goals on 11 shots and six chances created in that span.
Returns to full training
Jones (ankle) returned to full training capacity for the first time Wednesday since suffering a syndesmosis tear more than three months ago and could be in contention for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, according to Hamburger Abendblatt.
Analysis: Jones had been working his way back through individual running and rehabilitation drills after the serious ankle injury that ruled him out for the majority of the season, making his return to full collective sessions a significant milestone. Whether he makes the matchday squad against Leipzig will be determined over the coming days, but his return to full training is the clearest sign yet that he is ready to contribute in the final fixtures of St. Pauli's Bundesliga campaign.
Spotted running on grass
Jones (ankle) was spotted running on the pitch again as part of his rehabilitation following an ankle surgery, according to the club.
Analysis: Jones had been ruled out for several months after rupturing a ligament in his foot during a DFB Pokal match, making his return to outdoor work an encouraging step in what is expected to be a lengthy recovery process. The forward had just begun earning consecutive starts before the injury struck, and while a return this season remains impossible given the severity of the original issue, getting back on the grass is a positive milestone in his rehabilitation. Martijn Kaars and Andreas Hountondji have been covering the striker role in his absence.
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