‘He is a Brilliant Footballer’: Sky Pundit Says Liverpool Have a Superb Young Talent in Their Ranks; Could Start Tonight
Liverpool maintained their strong start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday.
Arne Slot’s side reclaimed the top spot in the standings, with Mohamed Salah converting a penalty and Curtis Jones scoring the decisive goal, nullifying Nicolas Jackson’s equaliser.
Several Liverpool players delivered standout performances, notably a local talent whom Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison praised as “brilliant.”
Clinton Morrison Lauds Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones was the standout player, delivering what could be considered one of his finest performances against the Blues.
In addition to scoring the decisive goal, the Liverpool academy product earned the penalty that allowed Salah to open the scoring at Anfield.
Jones further impressed with his ability to connect play in midfield, applying constant pressure and rarely losing possession.
Morrison loved what he saw from Jones, telling Sky Sports News (22/10/2024, 7:16pm): “This young man comes into the team, Curtis Jones, who hasn’t been playing.
“He is a brilliant footballer. He kept Cole Palmer quiet, defensive duties and he got forward and scored.”
According to Sofascore, Jones achieved a remarkable 90 percent pass accuracy, successfully completing 37 out of 41 passes, while also providing two key passes during the match.
The 23-year-old further demonstrated his skills by delivering two long balls, registering two shots on target, completing one dribble, and winning six out of eight ground duels.
Additionally, Jones contributed defensively with three tackles, one interception, and one block against Enzo Maresca’s team.
What’s Next for Liverpool?
Liverpool’s next match is on Wednesday night against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
The match is set to begin at 8 PM at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena, and it’s likely that Jones will once again be in the starting lineup for the Reds.
Following this fixture, Liverpool will resume their Premier League campaign on Sunday, October 27, facing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with a kickoff at 4:30 PM.
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