Carragher: Liverpool star shows Slot he doesn’t need £51m January signing
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher thinks Curtis Jones’ performance in a 2-1 win over Chelsea will make Arne Slot think twice about attempting to sign Martin Zubimendi in the January transfer window.
Jones tuck in Liverpool second goal six minutes into the second half, moments. After Nicolas Jackson equaliser, having already made a crucial block to deny Cole Palmer and then won the penalty from. Which Mohamed Salah opened the scoring.
Jones thought he had won a second penalty before half-time when he collided with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Referee John Brooks pointed to the spot but the decision was overturned after a VAR intervention.
Even though that was not to be, it was an outstanding all-round display from the 23-year-old.
It was a brilliant game. Chelsea more than played their part in it. It almost feels like the first really big game or result for Slot at Anfield.
“We’ve spoken before about the atmosphere, but Anfield really ทางเข้า ufabet gets going in games like this. Liverpool were under the cosh at times and they need the Anfield crowd to get them over the line.
“It feels like a really big win and Arne Slot knows that. Liverpool weren’t at their best but they found a way to win and that’s been the hallmark of so many great Liverpool teams in the past.”
Liverpool attempted to buy Zubimendi. Who has a €60m (£51m) release clause in his contract – from Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window and Carragher reckons the Reds can do without the Spaniard after Jones’ display against Chelsea.
Carragher continued: “Curtis Jones was brilliant, he was outstanding. He’s still at that stage where he doesn’t know for certain if he is first choice. When you have got [Ryan] Gravenberch and [Alexis] Mac Allister.