Jurgen Klopp Praises Liverpool Midfielder Curtis Jones After Carabao Cup Victory

Introduction

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has showered praise on midfielder Curtis Jones following their impressive 5-1 win against West Ham United in the Carabao Cup. Klopp expressed his hope that the match served as an “eye-opener” for Jones, who scored twice in the game. Liverpool’s victory secured their place in the semi-finals of the competition, where they will face Fulham.

Klopp’s Appreciation for Jones

Jones, who had been on the bench in Liverpool’s recent Premier League draw against Manchester United, received his first start since their Europa League defeat against Royale Union SG earlier this month. Klopp commended Jones’ performance, stating, “I am really happy for him. He has this speed and tempo and doesn’t use it often enough, hopefully tonight is like an eye-opener for him. Top game and looked really sharp throughout.”

Jones’ Desire for More Playing Time

Despite his impressive performance, Jones expressed his desire for more playing time at Liverpool. He stated, “I just want to play, whether it is the Carabao Cup, Europa League, or Premier League, I just want to play. I want to score goals and help the team. It is okay playing well, but you need to score goals. I’ve scored two, so a big smile on my face!”

Impressive Team Performance

In addition to Jones’ contributions, goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah sealed an impressive victory for Klopp’s team.

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