December 26th 2024.
After playing in his 100th Premier League game for Liverpool, Curtis Jones received a heartfelt message from his former manager, Jurgen Klopp. The midfielder shared that Klopp had sent him a congratulatory text following Liverpool's 3-1 win over Leicester City.
The match was a crucial one for Klopp's team, who were aiming to maintain their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League. However, they faced a tough challenge as Leicester took an early lead through Jordan Ayew's goal. It wasn't until the stroke of half time that Liverpool equalized with a stunning strike from Cody Gakpo.
In the second half, it was Jones who put Liverpool in front with a well-placed shot, and Mohamed Salah sealed the victory with a brilliant finish in the final minutes. For Jones, it was a special moment as he reached his 100th Premier League appearance for the club. In an interview, he revealed that Klopp had personally congratulated him on this milestone.
"It was Jurgen," Jones shared. "After the game, we all had a team talk and then I checked my phone. Normally, I text my family and friends, but this time I saw a message from Klopp. He said, 'congrats on 100 games and here's to 500.' I was a bit confused at first, thinking I had more than 100 appearances, but then I checked my Instagram and realized it was for the Premier League. I felt proud, absolutely proud."
Jones went on to praise Klopp for his continued support and involvement with the team, even after his departure. "He's a great man," Jones said. "He's still in touch with the whole team. He was the one who built the foundation for our team, and Slot has been able to carry on that legacy."
In a separate interview, Jones spoke highly of Klopp's impact on his career. "He's the man who made me from a kid to a man," Jones said. "There were always doubts about me - 'is he good enough? Is he always injured?' But Klopp believed in me and gave me opportunities. I'm not a star now, but I'm doing the right things and helping the team. I'm grateful to him and his staff."
Jones also shared that he had recently wished Klopp a Merry Christmas, and the manager responded with a warm message. "I told him I hope he's enjoying the holidays, and he said, 'yeah, I am.' It's nice to know that he's always there for us. He's a great man," Jones added with a smile.
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