Here are the headlines for the Liverpool night for Monday, July 6.
Klopp is excited to work more with Curtis Jones
Jurgen Klopp has revealed his joy at the progress of Liverpool academy star Curtis Jones after the midfielder scored his first Premier League goal in a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Jones has been facilitated in a first-team role this season, with 11 appearances in all competitions for the 19-year-old, including a memorable winner in the FA Cup 1-0 1-0 victory over Everton.
His performances have been rewarded with a new long-term contract at the club, and Klopp said he is excited about what the future holds for the Toxteth-born star.
“The goal is Curtis in a nutshell. His first touch in the game is almost an end, and you have to be in those positions to score that kind of goal, “he said in an interview with the BBC .
“It really is very special. He has signed a new contract, which is good for him and for us. We will have a lot of fun with him in the future. “
Jones’ late cameo against Dean Smith’s side was his third Premier League appearance in 2019/20, and he is expected to meet the five-game requirement to qualify for a winner medal in the coming weeks.
Liverpool goal Thiago Alcantara praises the “impressive” reds
Liverpool has been strongly linked to a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara after talks about the extension of his contract stalled.
The Spanish international has no contract at the end of next season, and Bayern boss Hans-Dieter Flick has admitted that the club is unsure whether he will stay.
Jurgen Klopp did not compromise on Liverpool’s chances of signing him after the Reds’ win over Aston Villa, but fans will be buoyed by looking at Thiago’s comments last year before their League match. of Champions 2018/19 the last 16.
“We know this team perfectly. What are they and what do they have ” said before the departure .
“They play amazing football and grow every year. Now they fight in the Premier League with the same points as [Manchester] City.
“In the Champions League they do it, not so good in performances in the group stage, but they are great.”
“We are anxious because we expect a great match, not only against a great team but also against a great crowd.”
Liverpool drew 0-0 at home against Bayern in the first leg, before winning 3-1 at the Allianz Arena to secure a place in the quarterfinals against Porto.
Referee admits mistakes in Aston Villa victory
Premier League referee Paul Tierney offered a blunt apology to Jurgen Klopp after missing a string of incidents during the Reds’ 2-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa.
Klopp was enraged by Tierney’s decision not to award a first half foul in favor of Gini Wijnaldum, and was not shy in making him aware of his anger at another missed call from the referee.
However, in the absence of fans within Anfield, the referee’s comments to Klopp were clearly heard.
I missed it, Jurgen. I am like the players, I will make mistakes. I missed it, so get over it ” said the Wigan-born official .
Klopp was irritated by the incident, but Tierney’s mistakes had no definitive impact on the game.
Sadio Mane and Curtis Jones’ last goals secured a timely return to winning ways for Liverpool in the Premier League, after a 5-0 loss at Manchester City last time out.
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