Liverpool starlet Curtis Jones has been showcasing his talents once again for the club’s Under-23s. The 19-year-old scored an eight-minute hat-trick during the game against Sunderland in the Premier League Cup on Monday, prompting discussions amongst some of the supporters regarding whether or not he’s outgrown that level and should be given more opportunities in the first team.
Here’s what some of the fans had to say having seen the footage of his goals on Twitter.
Is Curtis Jones ready to play for the first team?
Yes
No
Really looks like he’s totally outgrown that level now, man against boys
— Mike (@Twelfth_Red) February 24, 2020
Honestly too easy for him
— Thabo Dube (@Mhlolo_Is_Real) February 24, 2020
First goal ?
— Denis Dzakula (@DDzakula) February 24, 2020
Xavi puts up a poster of Jones in his room
— Unbearables (@Dahyunsolostan) February 24, 2020
This boy is ready for first team action. Curtis jones is a star. YNWA
— baboucarr senghore (@babs17GRTS) February 24, 2020
Will save the club £50m this summer.
— Nick Howitt (@NickHowittUK) February 24, 2020
Interestingly, Curtis Jones has been compared to former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho in the past, so you can understand the fan drawing the comparison.
He’s banging Coutinho screamers
— Charlie (@smooth1001) February 24, 2020
Wow
— Oktafian A. Rinaldy (@Oktafianaldy) February 24, 2020
Better than Lallana. Curtis Jones must be frustrated walking through kids games when he’s clearly first team bench at least.
— Darren Dickinson (@parchpea) February 24, 2020
What do we think?
Curtis Jones has scored nine goals and provided five assists in just 14 appearances in the Premier League 2 this season. Based on those statistics alone, in our view, there is an argument to suggest he has outgrown that level but whether or not he is ready to play in Jurgen Klopp’s side remains to be seen.
The Liverpool-born midfielder has played a total of 19 minutes of Premier League football this season, as well as having made five appearances in the two senior domestic cup competitions. Perhaps, if Liverpool are to win the league title with plenty of matches to spare, we will see Jones given more opportunities to show what he can do on the Premier League stage.