Curtis Jones aimed a dig at Everton after Liverpool’s 2-1 win in the Merseyside derby that saw Virgil van Dijk score a dramatic 100th-minute winner at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Reds midfielder was asked for his thoughts on Everton supporters’ hopes of moving within two points of their rivals with a victory on Sunday, and said it “shows the team they are”.
Everton started strongly on Sunday, with Iliman Ndiaye’s goal disallowed for offside, before Mohamed Salah scored the opener after getting on the end of Cody Gakpo’s pass.
David Moyes’ side drew level when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s pass found Beto, before Van Dijk struck a late winner in the dying moments of the game.
Curtis Jones Takes Swipe at Everton
Speaking post-match, Jones was asked for his thoughts on Everton fans’ hopes of closing the gap to Liverpool to two points with a win on Sunday, but dismissed the notion and said it “shows the team they are”.
“I mean, look this shows the team that we are and the team they are. You know, if celebrating that they’re two points behind us in probably one of our worst years.
“If that’s what they take as a stepping stone, or a step in the right direction, then I don’t know.
“We don’t think about teams that are catching us. We only have a look forward. And we know that we have to play in the Champions League.”
Sunday’s win sees Liverpool seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea and in a strong position to secure Champions League football next season.
Arne Slot’s side had lost their four previous away games in all competitions, including Premier League defeats against Brighton and Wolves.
Everton, meanwhile, have won just once in their last four top-flight games and are 10th following Sunday’s action, eight points off their Merseyside rivals.
Liverpool Fans React to Jones’ Remarks
Liverpool fans took to X after Jones’ post-match comments, with one supporter saying: “Jones is cold for this. Calmly putting them in their place.”
Another wrote: “Lmao calmly cooked the whole club.”
A third added: “Man his hate is real like real real.”
Another simply said: “I love this.”
A fan concluded: “Proper Liverpool.. give him a contract now @LFC.”
Aiming to further strengthen their Champions League qualification chances, Liverpool next host Crystal Palace on Saturday, while Everton travel to relegation battlers West Ham.