Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones remains a critical figure for the Reds during the Arne Slot era. His recent performance against Crystal Palace highlighted his potential. Jones made his first Premier League start of the season, replacing Dominik Szoboszlai as the number 10. His return to the Premier League came after his last appearance in the Goodison derby defeat to Everton in April. Observers noted his work rate, underscoring his essential role in the team.
Jones’s ability to perform across all three midfield roles under Arne Slot makes him a valuable asset, especially with an increasingly demanding schedule. His versatility not only allows for rotation but also gives him the opportunity to secure a more permanent spot in the lineup as the team braces for inevitable injuries throughout the season.
There is additional motivation for Jones in the form of international recognition. He was part of England’s provisional squad for the Euros this summer and scored the decisive goal in the previous year’s European Under-21 Championship under interim Three Lions boss Lee Carsley.
Lee Carsley said, “Curtis would be up there with the most talented players I’ve worked with. He’s got everything that you need as a midfielder. He can run, he is very, very fast, he’s powerful, he can score, he can assist, he can defend, he can take the ball – all he needs is opportunity. The way he’s played when I’ve seen him play, he’s been outstanding. He just needed to stay fit.”
Speaking to the ECHO in August,
Curtis Jones said, “I’m happy that Lee is there, he knows me and he knows how good I am as a player, and he knows how much I have to offer in terms of the way he wants to play. I’m excited for him and his staff. I want to be part of his team. But I have to show it at Liverpool first.”
Jurgen Klopp, instrumental in Jones’s career development, once commented that Liverpool “will have some fun” with the midfielder.
