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Jurgen Klopp salutes ‘outstanding’ Rhys Williams after youngster dazzled in his Premier League debut against Spurs … and Liverpool boss labels youngster Curtis Jones best player
- Jurgen Klopp made sure to praise his youngsters when Liverpool beat Tottenham
- Rhys Williams debuted in the Premier League against striker Harry Kane
- Williams annulled the Spurs star and was dominant in the air throughout the tie
- The victory puts Liverpool three points clear at the top of the Premier League table
A beaming Jurgen Klopp made sure to shower his youngsters with praise after Rhys Williams and Curtis Jones stole the headlines in a top-notch showdown with Tottenham.
Amid a mounting injury crisis, Klopp was forced to hand Williams a Premier League debut and push the 19-year-old to the bottom against Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min.
But the former non-league player met the challenge and put on a forceful performance in the heart of the defense alongside Fabinho, while in the midfield engine room, his teenage teammate Jones helped the Reds dominate possession as they split. play at will.
Rhys Williams put on an imposing performance and dominated Harry Kane in midair
Klopp roared at the final whistle and couldn’t wait to praise the efforts of his stars.
Talking to Amazon prime After his team secured victory thanks to a header from Roberto Firmino in the 90th minute, Klopp said: ‘OMG! Exceptional. Rhys Williams. Today he plays Alan Shearer with Harry Kane. They avoid Rhys and put Fabinho on long balls.
Rhys was so strong in the air. He played a pass for our first goal and he has the right amount of confidence so you don’t have to explain how it works.
Williams was making his Premier League debut with the Reds alongside Fabinho on defense
Klopp praised the versatility and simplicity of the young defender, who until Wednesday’s game had only appeared in European games for the Reds.
Klopp added: ‘He kept it simple and it didn’t fall too early. Incredible game. ‘
Turning his attention to Jones, who picked the man of the match for his efforts, Klopp looked at a loss for words as his broad smile dominated the screen.
Curtis Jones put on a performance beyond his years and Klopp later labeled him ‘first class’
Reacting as if such a high level of performance was the fact of such a talented young man, Klopp said: ‘It’s Curtis. Fortunately, it has been here for years. A first-class player. ‘
The result sees reigning champion Liverpool back on top with a three-point margin, ahead of their match against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Klopp’s men face a former club manager in Roy Hodgson, for the early start of the day at 12:20 pm.
