Joleon Lescott has urged Jurgen Klopp to keep starting Curtis Jones after the 22-year-old’s performance for Liverpool against West Ham. the former Manchester City defender pleaded with the Liverpool manager to retain the England youth international in the starting XI. started in Liverpool’s midfield on Sunday as the Reds eased past West Ham 3-1, and Lescott believes Klopp has to keep the youngster in the set-up for upcoming matches.
The pundit said about the Liverpool midfielder: “Curtis is someone I worked closely with at the U-21 Euros over the summer and I knew he was ready to shine if given a proper chance.
“If Jurgen Klopp keeps giving Curtis the opportunities, he’s only going to go one way and I can see him thriving for many years to come at Anfield.” Klopp has no reason to drop Jones from Liverpool’s XI
Jones impressed in Liverpool’s midfield against West Ham, and heading into Saturday’s massive clash against Tottenham, Klopp has no reason to drop the youngster.