Jurgen Klopp urged to keep starting 22-year-old player for Liverpool

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Joleon Lescott has urged Jurgen Klopp to keep starting Curtis Jones after the 22-year-old’s performance for Liverpool against West Ham.

Speaking to LiveScore, the former Manchester City defender pleaded with the Liverpool manager to retain the England youth international in the starting XI.

Jones started in Liverpool’s midfield on Sunday as the Reds eased past West Ham 3-1, and Lescott believes Klopp has to keep the youngster in the set-up for upcoming matches.

The pundit said about the Liverpool midfielder: “Curtis is someone I worked closely with at the U-21 Euros over the summer and I knew he was ready to shine if given a proper chance.

“Too often, we see big teams look to the transfer market for experienced additions when they have homegrown talent right under their nose.

“If Jurgen Klopp keeps giving Curtis the opportunities, he’s only going to go one way and I can see him thriving for many years to come at Anfield.”

Klopp has no reason to drop Jones from Liverpool’s XI

Jones impressed in Liverpool’s midfield against West Ham, and heading into Saturday’s massive clash against Tottenham, Klopp has no reason to drop the youngster.

The 22-year-old seems to improve with each passing game for Liverpool, and Jones could relish in the chance of playing a huge Premier League encounter in the English capital.

Jones might have cooled down on his goalscoring antics, but the midfielder is showing plenty elsewhere, and Klopp should strongly consider keeping the England youth star in the XI for Saturday.