With Alexander-Arnold set to join Real Madrid this summer, there is now a chance for someone in Arne Slot’s squad to become the face for youngsters in the Liverpool academy to look up to, and that is likely to be Curtis Jones.





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Jones has been a key player for Liverpool under both Jurgen Klopp and Slot as his versatility has been very useful to both coaches on Merseyside.

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Maybe that step might have been taken had Jones gone out on loan, but that was not a decision Klopp made while the German coach oversaw the Reds.

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Jones has always had a top mentality at Liverpool and his character was often displayed around the Merseyside club, which is one reason why they never sent the midfielder out on loan, Klopp’s former assistant coach Vitor Matos has now stated.

Some players are more rushed and prefer to be on loan and playing. 

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“Curtis had this character that he wanted to prove himself all the time on the first team (at Liverpool), so he never wanted the pathway of proving himself out of Liverpool, so it gives you already one direction.

When asked about the player Liverpool fans should keep an eye out for next, Matos stated: “I don’t want to rush anyone, because I know how it works in England!

These are the ones to watch for the future.”

Nyoni is certainly a player with a big Liverpool future.