Frimpong says Liverpool may be about to lose the hardest player to face in training and it's not Salah
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It surely won't be Gomez or Frimpong 😬 Liverpool’s Predicted XI vs Fulham Jones can come out of any situation with the ball – FrimpongThough Jones has been an important player for Arne Slot, he has at times cut a frustrated figure as he fails to break into the regular starting XI.11 Premier League starts this season tells its own story, and his lack of consistent appearances made him an unexpected choice for Frimpong when asked to name the toughest teammate to come up against by Men In Blazers.“Me, I would says Curtis,” the Dutchman answered. No matter who he comes up against he will just end up coming out of it and looking good.”Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool’s predicted XI vs Fulham as Arne Slot changes formation and hands Trey Nyoni the keysFrimpong also gave a special mention to Netherlands national team colleague Ryan Gravenberch.“This guy is like a spider, honestly, his legs are just everywhere!” he smiled.
“You think the ball is going to go out, he’s saved it, he’s caught it. The shoulder drop, his driving, his defending, he’s scoring goals this season.”Analysis: Jones must show his quality when it mattersThe notion of Jones as a very good footballer has never really been in question.
Jones is arguably a pure footballer in the sense that he has so much technical ability, so give him time and space in training and he’s going to show it. His contract expires in 2027 ❌ Credit: Gerrit van Keulen/Soccrates/Getty Images The problems arrive when that form cannot be translated to matchday situations.Jones has been a good player for Liverpool across more than 200 appearances, but with glowing references like Frimpong has just provided, he should have hit greater heights.There remains a feeling that a parting of the ways might be the best thing this summer, with Jones able to go and start week-on-week elsewhere.In the meantime, Liverpool fans could really do with the 25-year-old showing some of this magic when he gets his chances during matches.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox