Curtis Jones on growing leadership The young midfielder spoke of his growing influence on and off the field. By AJ Joven@aj_joven on 21/11/2023 at 9:30
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Liverpool’s midfield has become the talk of the fans when it comes to the High
Flying Reds players. The team’s bench, which at times in the offseason seemed
to contain more question marks than actual players, suddenly became the
deepest and most reliable unit on the entire team. Among the players with the
main responsibility is Curtis Jones, the other Scouser of the equipment. Entering
the season, Jones appeared to be a bit behind on the depth chart, even if the
center field unit consisted of new additions. Past disappointments can do
that to even the most promising players and unfortunately Jones has found
himself in the unenviable position of having to find ways to show everyone
that he is still a good bet for Klopp and Co to fulfill his potential. decides to
transfer him to the first team. After playing for England Under-21s at the U21
European Championship and leading the Young Lions to the cup with some
scintillating performances in midfield, there was certainly a hint that Curtis
could make a leap in quality. However, this year’s performance times leave no doubt about that. Only 22, it’s a little
shocking to think, but he’s a bit of an elder statesman at the club and certainly
in the midfield unit. As part of an appearance on the club’s official podcast,
Jones had some thoughts on just that.
“There’s been a huge change in the team and I’m one of the guys who’s been here –
it’s crazy to say I’m only 22 but I’ve been here [since] 17. Now the guys are coming and it’s theirs. for the first time in the
team, so I’m like an experienced person who’s been through the whole thing for a
long time. So yes, even though I’m young, I feel like I’m one of the more
experienced ones and I know how the manager and the staff like [us] to go
play.” In a team full of leaders, it’s great to see more young kids continue to
develop their skills. It is no small dream that, perhaps alongside Scouser Trent
Alexander-Arnold, Jones could form part of another Scouse captain-vice-captain duo.
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