Curtis Jones Urges The Reds to Improve Fundamental Elements to Reverse Form
The Liverpool midfielder has stated that the team must refine their core elements to fix their recent struggles, pointing to hustle and competitive spirit as crucial components. He remains confident that the group possesses enough top-tier ability to stop their problems from deepening.
Crucial Fixture
The Merseyside club visit Chelsea this Saturday hoping to recover from consecutive setbacks, following recent losses in both the European competition and Premier League. This marks just the second occasion that head coach Arne Slot has experienced back-to-back defeats since assuming the role.
Even with more of the ball, the visitors produced another disjointed performance in their latest outing, creating few clear chances. Jones echoed captain Virgil van Dijk's insistence that there is no need for panic, but admitted that improvement is essential across the board to stop their current slump.
“All around the pitch, we have top-quality players,” remarked. “Yet what truly matters is the will and determination to succeed.”
Jones continued: “Skill on the ball is important, yet it must be matched by effort and running.” “The players are aware, naturally, but these types of games are part of the journey.”
Absences
Liverpool will be without key shot-stopper Alisson for the upcoming match after he had to leave due to a knock in the last outing. Forward the Frenchman was taken off, but might play if his issue turns out to be minor.
Looking Ahead
He underlined that the Stamford Bridge test is vitally significant for Liverpool, and a better performance is essential. “Champions League nights are always tough, no matter the opponent,” Jones commented.
Looking back at the Istanbul game, Jones added: “It’s their biggest game of the year, I’d say, and I think it showed with the fans and how the players played as well.”
The midfielder observed: “We moved the ball well, showed composure when pressed, and advanced through the lines—but creating chances and scoring is what counts.”
Ultimately, he said: “It’s just part of the game. You must be mad if you think you can win every game.” “We’ve got a huge game again in three days, the lads have to stay calm.”
Jones concluded by noting: “It’s not fine that we lose but we just have to stay calm and it will all change, of course it will.”
