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Curtis Jones Fires Liverpool Forward as Brighton Defeat Signals Momentum

Jones Versatility Key in Brighton Victory

Curtis Jones underlined his growing importance to Liverpool with a composed display in the 3-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton, a performance that blended positional discipline with attacking contribution. The midfielder opened the scoring at Anfield, setting Arne Slot’s side on their way before further goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah secured progress into the fifth round.

As reported on Liverpool’s official website, Jones spoke afterwards about both his goal and the team’s cohesion, noting how willingness to adapt has become central to his role. “I say it all the time: I’m a footballer… if the manager needs me in the team and needs me to go and play as a centre-half, a full-back, a striker, I’ll go and do it and I’ll try my best.”

Starting at right-back, Jones illustrated Slot’s trust in his tactical intelligence. For a Liverpool squad navigating injuries, rotation and tactical shifts, his adaptability is becoming a competitive advantage rather than a temporary solution.

Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion, Emirates FA Cup Milos Kerkez of Liverpool 

Slot Era Showing Signs of Cohesion

Liverpool’s season under Arne Slot has been uneven in patches, yet recent results hint at stability returning. Consecutive wins and clean sheets have followed a period where structure in midfield was questioned across matches against sides such as Bournemouth and Newcastle. Against Brighton, Liverpool looked more balanced, pressing with clarity and protecting transitions more effectively.

Jones himself acknowledged this gradual improvement. Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, he said, “I think that we’ve clicked for a while… it has obviously taken time but I think the team has gelled.”

For a club adjusting to a new manager after Jurgen Klopp’s departure, that sentiment carries weight. Slot’s positional play demands precision and patience. With new signings bedding in and established players adapting to new roles, performances like this suggest the process is beginning to bear fruit.

Brighton Result Highlights Midfield Evolution

Liverpool’s midfield evolution has been a defining narrative of the 2025–26 season. From tactical reshaping to transfer speculation around profiles such as Adam Wharton and Marc Guehi-linked defensive balance discussions, the club continues to seek the right blend of creativity and control.

Jones’ statistics underline his influence. Across 33 appearances this season, he has contributed heavily to Liverpool’s passing rhythm while maintaining defensive work rate, recording more than 1,500 passes and over 100 recoveries. Against Brighton, he combined pressing intensity with composure in possession, a performance reminiscent of Liverpool’s best structural games under Slot.

Jones admitted scoring goals is secondary to team impact. “I just want to play well, I want to be in the team, I want to help the team as much as I can,” he said in the post-match interview published by Liverpool’s official channels.

That mindset aligns with Slot’s philosophy. Liverpool are building a system that relies less on individual moments and more on coordinated movement, particularly from midfield runners arriving late into the box.

Trophy Ambitions Remain Driving Force

Liverpool’s FA Cup progress keeps alive hopes of silverware in Slot’s first full season. With Champions League ambitions also intact, players have been vocal about expectations inside the dressing room.

Jones made Liverpool’s ambitions clear after the Brighton victory. “I want to win everything… you have to win things, whether that’s the Champions League or the Premier League.”

For a local academy graduate, those words carry emotional weight. Jones grew up watching Liverpool’s modern triumphs, and his development into a dependable squad player mirrors the club’s own transition into a new era.

The challenge now is consistency. Brighton’s defeat must become a platform rather than an isolated performance. With Premier League fixtures intensifying and European ties looming, Liverpool need cohesion across midfield and defence to sustain momentum.

If Jones continues delivering disciplined displays while contributing goals, Slot’s Liverpool may yet turn a transitional season into one defined by tangible success.