Liverpool’s Tonal Shift: Curtis Jones Laughs Off Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Future, Explains New Style of Play
As Liverpool’s United States tour kicks off, Reds boss Arne Slot has been speaking out on the team’s future, with a specific focus on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation. Curtis Jones, the midfielder, appears to have weighed in on the discussion, and the internet is going wild!
Slot, in a press conference ahead of the first leg against Real Betis, was asked about Alexander-Arnold’s future. His response? "My answer would probably be a bit boring. I think it’s the same answer you’ve heard in the last five, six or seven years." He didn’t mince words: "Contract situations are not discussed at this place. But just keep trying [to ask the question], I would say."
Given Alexander-Arnold’s looming contract expiration in 2025, many are wondering what the future holds for the English right-back. Is he staying put or on his way out? Jones, who wasn’t involved in the discussion, still managed to raise some eyebrows when leaving the press conference. "I thought they were going to ask me about Trent," he laughed, sending social media into a frenzy!
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Fans aren’t quite sure what to make of it:
- "You wouldn’t be so relaxed if your mate and best player was about to get off would you?"
- "Oh no."
- "He’s laughing about it, seems to me as though he’s signed a new deal and we’re just waiting to announce it."
- "Trent is lowkey leaving."
- "He’s laughing because he knows he’s going to be the only Scouser left."
However, Curtis Jones has also been talking up Liverpool’s new style of play under Slot. "He’s amazing… it’s probably the happiest I’ve been in terms of a style of play that suits me… It’s a clear plan in training, and he’s fully involved, coaching us a lot… He’s big on the finer details." He emphasized the importance of possession-based football and controlling the tempo of the game, giving fans a glimpse into the Reds’ tactical shift.
The Central Midfielder’s Role
As Slot’s vision takes shape, Jones explained how his own position has evolved: "I feel this is more me, I can get on the ball more. I’m excited… In the past it was a rush to get the ball back, a bit too direct, up and down, up and down. Now we want to have all the ball and completely kill a team."
What Does it Mean?
With Slot at the helm, Liverpool seems poised for a significant tactical overhaul. Curtis Jones, in particular, stands to benefit from this new approach. The midfielder’s comments suggest an exciting future ahead, with his creative freedom and ability to control the game expected to flourish.
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