Curtis Jones wasn’t necessarily someone who seemed like he could break into our first team at this time last year because Liverpool has a wonderful roster of players, but things have changed today.
Joleon Lescott told LiveScore: “Liverpool’s midfield has undergone a significant overhaul this season, but Curtis Jones is proving himself deserving of a regular place in it.”
“I closely collaborated with Curtis at the European Under-21 Championship over the summer, and I knew he was capable of excelling if given the right opportunity.”
When they have in-house talent right in front of them, top teams far too frequently turn to the transfer market in search of experienced replacements.
“Curtis is only going to go one way if Jurgen Klopp keeps giving him opportunities, and I can see him flourishing for many years to come at Anfield,” the author said.
It’s a positive review of our No. 17, and it’s encouraging to see that, as his reputation in the game rises, people outside of Anfield are now praising his performances.
The midfielder has taken a major stride in proving to everyone that he deserves a spot in Jurgen Klopp’s side at the age of 22, no longer being a young player attempting to earn his way in the game.
Few people are surprised to see his name in the starting lineup today, even when he is paired with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, thanks to his performances in the final 10 games of the previous season, which have carried over into this one.
As we try to save millions by developing our own talent, let’s hope that this is still just the beginning of what the England Under-21 international may do in his or her career.
The fact that he is Scouse is simply the cherry on top of a really brilliant player development from an academy kid to the guy he is now wearing a red shirt.