Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones was praised by fans after his penalty heroics during the Reds’ victory against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old took and scored the decisive spot-kick that saw his team advance to the quarter-final stages of the competition, winning 5-4 on penalties.
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The game finished 5-5 during normal time and Jones replaced Naby Keita in the second half as the Guinean appeared to pick up a knock.
A brace from Divock Origi, as well as goals from former Gunner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and an own goal from Shkodran Mustafi, wasn’t enough to win the game during the 90 minutes.
Supporters were delighted with the contributions of the Toxteth-born midfielder and heaped praise on the youngster on social media. One fan said that “the future is bright” at the club, while another said that the youngster is the “new Steven Gerrard”.
Here you will find some of the best comments from Liverpool fans:
Curtis Jones is the new Steven Gerard
— Tyrone (@tyvanstade) October 31, 2019
The future is bright 🔴🔴🔴
— Abdi Aziz Mokhtar (@Abdi_Aziizi) October 30, 2019
Curtis jones brilliant last night well done scouse
— andy (@am__lfc) October 31, 2019
Curtis Jones looks a quality prospect- good work from young reds last night.
— Rajan Patel (@rajnaldo) October 31, 2019
Got to say Curtis Jones looks a player.
— Gary Shaw (@GaryMerseybox) October 31, 2019
Liverpool have some special young players. Curtis Jones was the pick of a good bunch last night
— Deano LFC ❤️ (@massive_0712) October 31, 2019
Curtis Jones is special man. He said in pre-season he wants to break into the first team squad and start a pl game, he is constantly delivering performances to back that up
— Pratyush (@BeardedAlisson) October 31, 2019
Curtis Jones is gonna be something at Liverpool by sheer force of (scouse) will
— Emily Dona (@emilydona7) October 31, 2019
