“How Curtis Jones Mastered Right-Back in Liverpool’s 1-0 Triumph Over Everton”
“How Curtis Jones Dominated Right-Back in Liverpool’s 1-0 Victory Over Everton”
Curtis Jones’ impressive performance as a makeshift right-back in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Everton provided a much-needed lift for Arne Slot, especially amid the uncertainty surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future and his current injury. Stepping in for the injured Jarell Quansah and filling Alexander-Arnold’s spot while the star full-back recovered from an ankle injury, Jones showcased his adaptability.
With Conor Bradley also unavailable due to a hamstring issue, Slot relied on Jones, and the 24-year-old delivered solidly in the unfamiliar role. His contributions, including key tackles, highlighted his versatility and underscored his growing importance as a reliable option for the manager. Curtis Jones is quickly becoming Slot’s go-to utility player.
Jones has earned the admiration of Liverpool fans through his relentless work ethic and commitment to the team. Despite battling injury setbacks that stalled his development at Anfield, he’s now fully fit and ready to ‘play anywhere’ for his beloved club.
Arne Slot put this versatility to the test in a high-stakes Merseyside derby, where Liverpool desperately needed to bounce back after their Champions League exit and Carabao Cup final loss. Jones rose to the occasion, delivering an outstanding performance that played a crucial role in securing the win. He was nearly flawless in possession, strong in duels, and regained the ball six times—only Ryan Gravenberch had more recoveries.
Jones will undoubtedly be keen to return to his preferred midfield role, but with Alexander-Arnold potentially leaving, he could find himself continuing at right-back for the remainder of the season. Slot’s decision to deploy the academy graduate in that role was based on his desire for the team to “be better with the ball,” and it proved to be an inspired move.
Liverpool fans were thrilled with Jones’ performance, showering him with praise across social media as his display sparked excitement and admiration from the Anfield faithful.
The Kop were buzzing after witnessing the Liverpool-born midfielder’s standout performance, with one fan expressing how special it was:
“This Curtis Jones performance means so much to me, you can’t even imagine.”
I can’t believe a player like this was produced on Merseyside. The confidence. The poise. The football intelligence. The football arrogance. He’s everything I want in a player.”
Jones has also started to make his mark on the international stage, earning four caps for England and impressing with his displays for the Three Lions. One fan, reflecting on his Merseyside derby performance, summed it up: “What a player Curtis Jones is.”
Other fans shared similar positive sentiments, with one acknowledging that Jones didn’t “stick out like a sore thumb” at right-back, while another simply called it “decent.” One supporter made sure to give a “special mention” to the 24-year-old, recognizing his consistency throughout the season. Another solid outing in an unfamiliar role has only further endeared Jones to the Kop, cementing his place as one of the fan favourites.