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’What’s he on about?!’ - Curtis Jones reveals the wholesome text Jurgen Klopp sent him before 100th Premier League appearance for Liverpool

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<p>Liverpool faced Leicester City on Thursday night and the Reds, under the guidance of Arne Slot, secured a<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-player-ratings-leicester-city-cody-gakpo-curtis-jones-mohamed-salah-premier-league/blt2f180afd8e057d60" target="_blank"> resilient 3-1 victory</a> despite trailing early in the game. Jordan Ayew put Leicester ahead, but goals from Cody Gakpo, Jones, and Mohamed Salah turned the tide in Liverpool’s favour. The victory, set against the backdrop of a misty Anfield, saw Liverpool extend their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-dream-liverpool-reds-premier-league-lead/blt88f4566bedf6c960" target="_blank">lead at the top of the table to seven points</a>. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After the game, Jones was reminded of his significant milestone - 100 Premier League appearances for Liverpool. Speaking to<em> BBC Match of the Day,</em> the 23-year-old midfielder shared the details of a heartwarming text from Klopp, who played a pivotal role in shaping his career.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>"I just came in then, we had a talk with the team and I just went on the phone," Jones said, per <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3UGgiPsH3s" target="_blank">Optus Sport</a>. "I normally text family and stuff and I saw a text from Klopp, he said ‘congrats on 100 games and here’s to 500 more’ or something like that. I was like what’s he on about, 100? I’m on more than that! But I just checked the Instagram and 100 games, yeah. Proud, really proud."</p><p>The midfielder continued: “He is on Instagram so he gets to see it. But that’s what he’s like, he’s still in touch with the whole team. He’s a great man and he’s still loved by us. It was him who set up the team we’ve got now, the foundation was there already and Slot’s just carried it on.”</p>

WHAT JONES SAID

<p>Liverpool are set to face West Ham on Sunday, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the standings and further solidify their status as title contenders. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

’What’s he on about?!’ - Curtis Jones reveals the wholesome text Jurgen Klopp sent him before 100th Premier League appearance for Liverpool | Goal.com

Curtis Jones revealed the wholesome text Jurgen Klopp sent him before his 100th Premier League appearance for Liverpool.

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