Liverpool’s English coach, Arne Slot, revealed the secret behind the brilliance of the team’s midfielder, Curtis Jones, who recently demonstrated his distinctive abilities in recent matches.
Jones contributed an assist to teammate Luis Diaz, who scored during Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last week.
Slott said that Jones’ brilliance increased after the birth of his daughter Giselle on October 13, which gave him a great morale boost, adding, “Since he became a father, his level seemed to have improved a lot. He has high potential on the ball, and always seeks to highlight his skills. His confidence may appear He himself is sometimes excessive, but it is part of his distinction.
The interim coach of the England national team, Lee Carsley, invited Jones to join the national team squad for the upcoming matches, which include a match against Greece and another against Ireland at Wembley, an opportunity that may pave the way for the player to join the ranks of the first team.
In another context, Liverpool, which achieved 14 wins from 16 matches under Slot’s leadership in various competitions, seeks to maintain the lead in the English Premier League when it faces Aston Villa, as Liverpool occupies first place, two points behind Manchester City, and the team also continues its dominance in the Champions League. Europe, where they lead their group after winning all their matches so far.
Commenting on this strong performance, Slott confirmed that his successful start with Liverpool was not surprising, saying: “I was not surprised because I was aware of the team’s potential from the beginning. Quality of performance is one thing, and continuity in achieving results is another matter, but luck sometimes played a role, and I achieved… Some matches are difficult.”
Regarding the absence of Diogo Jota since facing Chelsea in October, Slott indicated that he is not expected to return before the international break, indicating that Jota may participate immediately after that period, without revealing the details of his injury.
