Three points was all that mattered for the Reds, but there was another huge positive for Slot on the night – namely the performance of Curtis Jones.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold out injured, Slot decided to play Jones at right-back – a decision that would ultimately pay off, with the 24-year-old providing a very solid display in defence.

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During the aftermath of the win, Reds fans were quick to sing the praises of Jones, even claiming he should play there more often.



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Conor Bradley’s injury issues have limited Slot’s options at right-back in recent weeks, Liverpool fans though believe Jones could be the man to step in.

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A third fan said: “Curtis Jones tonight you were immense to play at right back a position you’re unfamiliar with in a Merseyside derby and to play that good, my word what a player”

Alexander-Arnold was pitchside for the derby and watched on as his stand-in replacement provided a solid performance in his place.

With this in mind, some fans even claimed Jones should now be above Alexander-Arnold in the right-back pecking order.

“Curtis Jones is above Trent in the order at RB for me after this performance,” added another supporter.

Slot decided to drop Jarell Quansah for the Everton clash claiming Jones could offer Liverpool something different on the night.
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