RB Salzburg youngster Oscar Gloukh has lauded Curtis Jones after facing the Liverpool midfielder at the European U21 Championships this summer.
The Israeli footballer picked out the Englishman as one of the two best players he came up against during the tournament.
It is almost incredible to think that Curtis is still only 22 years old. Moreover, the Englishman ended up making his 100th appearance for the Reds in all competitions during the weekend, during their 3-1 win against Wolves.
Even during the end of last season, he was a key player due to all the injuries and bad form of the Reds midfield.
But he never seems to have had a breakout season, as he would be hoping this season would be one.
However, the midfielder does seem to have some momentum having helped England U21s win a major tournament over the summer.
Gloukh impressed by Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones
while speaking to the Daily Mail, ahead of their UCL opener against Benfica, he said that ‘it was special’.
“It was special. The best I saw there, it was Curtis Jones and Angel Gomes. Both were playing as sixes and I think, against us, maybe they lost the ball once all game!
They moved the ball, their positioning [was good], they controlled the game – every minute. We didn’t touch the ball a lot. We were more defensive. But to see them, Premier League players, this is the level you want to go to, to get to. It was a good experience.”
Meanwhile, the 22-year-old has come under a lot of criticism while at Liverpool. Also, there have been occasions when it has appeared that he isn’t going to quite be at the level to make the first team regularly.
However, there is no denying that he is an amazing talent while playing at his best.
Since the Reds are going through a midfield transition, it might be the right time for Curtis to make his mark. He needs to take the opportunities that come his way.
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