That’s their level’ – Jones hits out at Everton after 2-1 defeat
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Curtis Jones during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Hill Dickinson Stadium
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It’s not often a Merseyside derby needs extra spice, but Curtis Jones made sure of it after Liverpool snatched a dramatic late win over Everton.
Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time header sealed a 2-1 victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and while the result itself was huge in the race for the top five, the post-match reaction from our No.17 arguably stole the headlines.
Curtis Jones takes aim at Everton mentality
Speaking to Viaplay after the game, the Liverpool midfielder didn’t hold back when asked about the wider context of the result and what it means for both clubs.
Jones said: “I mean, look, it shows the team that we are and the team that they are. They are celebrating that they are two points behind us in one of our worst years.”
That line alone sums up the gulf in expectations, particularly when you consider how inconsistent we’ve been at times this season and yet still find ourselves pushing for Champions League football.
The England international doubled down with another pointed remark, adding: “If that’s what they take as a stepping stone or a step in the right direction, then I don’t know.”
It’s a comment that will no doubt divide opinion, but from a Liverpool perspective, it reflects the standards we expect, even in a campaign that hasn’t hit the heights of last season.
