Liverpool star with 14 line-breaking passes has now become undeniable after Inter Milan triumph - opinion
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What more does Curtis Jones need to do to cement his place in Liverpool’s starting XI? He ran the midfield tonight 👏 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Curtis Jones stats vs Inter MilanJones deserves credit for how he has conducted himself off the field this season when other, more senior members of the squad have shied away from the media during tough moments.Now, the midfielder has also begun to step up on the pitch within the last week.While the Leeds United game ended in shambles, Jones was excellent alongside Ryan Gravenberch in the pivot for the first 60 minutes or so.Against Inter, meanwhile, he was simply phenomenal from start to finish, and the stats prove it.As per Opta, Jones completed 100% of his dribbles on the night, produced a staggering 14 line-breaking passes and completed the most passes of any player on the pitch (67/70).Not only is his fighting spirit exactly what Liverpool need right now, his newfound connection with Gravenberch at the base of the midfield is also making the Merseyside outfit into a much more solid, compact unit.The 24-year-old has only completed 90 minutes on two occasions in the Premier League this term, but that must swiftly change after his displays in Liverpool’s last two fixtures. Who was your Man of the Match during Liverpool’s brilliant 1-0 win over Inter Milan?
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Stephen Warnock reacts to Curtis Jones’ display vs Inter MilanDuring the fixture, Liverpool fans heaped praise on Jones amid his creativity and work rate shining through.Meanwhile, former player Stephen Warnock was very complimentary about the Reds midfielder when speaking to BBC Sport on Tuesday.He said: “Curtis Jones was absolutely sensational tonight.“I thought it was a real mature performance, and he actually grew up tonight. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox