Jamie Carragher is convinced 22-year-old Liverpool star is going to start vs Arsenal now

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Jamie Carragher thinks Jurgen Klopp’s selection for Liverpool’s clash with Arsenal has just got a little easier.

The Reds have an enormous game against the Gunners this Saturday, as first take on second in the Premier League. But before that, Liverpool had to navigate a tricky looking tie against West Ham United in the Carabao Cup.

In the end, it was anything but for the Reds. 5-1 winners on an excellent night at Anfield.

One of the star performers of the evening was Curtis Jones. Carragher was raving about the Scouser all night and after handing Jones the Man of the Match award for Sky Sports, the Reds legend said Klopp simply had to start him on Saturday.

“There is no doubt for me he [Jones] has played himself back into Liverpool’s best 11 and he will be playing against Arsenal at half five,” raved the pundit. “He has to.”

Jones plays himself into contention

Even prior to tonight’s game, there was potentially a spot open for Jones heading into the weekend.

Ryan Gravenberch may well end up being fit, but it looks like it will be touch and go for the Dutchman. Meanwhile, with Alexis Mac Allister still out injured, Curtis might have been the favourite anyway.

But after his brilliant performance against the Hammers, Carragher is right, there should be no doubt.

This was the 22-year-old at his absolute best. When given licence to roam from that left-sided slot, Jones is a joy to watch.

If there’s one criticism of Curtis, it’s perhaps that he doesn’t get enough goals. Having bagged just three last season, his first tonight was his maiden strike of the season.

Adding a second should hopefully give the academy graduate the confidence he needs to kick on.

It’s clear that Jones already has the trust of his manager. Klopp always seems to be keen to throw him in for the big games.

If he can add this kind of goal threat to his game on a more consistent basis, there’s nothing stopping him from being a real mainstay for Liverpool going forward.

For now, getting consistently in the team is where Jones needs to start. This is the right way to go about it. Onwards to Saturday!