Curtis Jones has highlighted the key adjustments he has made to his game and his role as a ‘senior’ member of the squad despite being just 22 years old.Jones has made 106 appearances for his boyhood club since making his debut in January 2019 and was a regular in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield until the end of last season.
The Scouser retained his place in the center of the park at the start of the 2023/24 season, despite increased competition in the form of four summer signings, until he was suspended for a controversial red card at Tottenham.
In an upcoming episode of the We Are Liverpool podcast, the midfielder discussed how his manager’s “convincing” has allowed him to take a significant step forward in his development in 2023. “I think Klopp is now at a point where he realizes, ‘If the team loses, we can use him because we know he can score or do something,'” Jones explained. , as stated on the club’s official website.“So I think I’ve earned his trust. But there is still a long way to go. I’m approaching my 100th game but I think this is just the beginning and I want to continue to stay in shape.An untimely injury ruled out Jones’ return after serving a three-match ban at home to Tottenham Hotspur at the end of September.
However, the 22-year-old is available for Saturday afternoon’s big game at the Etihad and will be hoping to be involved from the start against Manchester City.Jones’ move to a “senior” role in the team is due to the experience he has gained since joining the team as a 17-year-old and he said the manager has made a huge difference to his game.
This was possible. . He continued: “I feel like a big brother and I try to look like one!LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER 2023: Liverpool’s Curtis Jones trains at the AXA Training Center ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Liverpool FC and Union SG. “There were a lot of changes in the team and I was one of the people who was there.
It’s crazy to say I’m only 22, but I’ve been here since I was 17. “Now the boys have come in and I’m new to the team, so I’m an experienced person who’s been with the whole team for a long time.”Yes, although he is young, he seems to be one of the most experienced players and I really like the way the manager and the staff are playing. “He talked a lot about it, like that’s where it first clicked for me. Now when I was younger, pushing and defending was never my thing! “No, we don’t need that part of the game.””Seeing him work hard and sharing his stories shows me how much I’ve changed.”
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