Curtis Jones spoke passionately after Liverpool FC’s dramatic derby win over Everton FC, offering a powerful insight into what the result means — not just to the team, but to the city.
“It’s the biggest game of my life”
When asked to explain the significance of the derby, Jones didn’t hesitate.
“As a scouser, it is everything. To the team, it’s everything. I think if you join a team like this — Scouser or not — you always know what a game like this means. It’s the biggest game of my life, this.”
His words captured the emotion that defines the Merseyside derby — a fixture that goes far beyond football.
“It’s always about the rivalry in the city, if it’s red or blue. Because I’m on this side, so I’ll always support this side. But yeah, it’s a huge, huge game. Huge win so I’m happy.”
A message to Everton
Jones also addressed the pre-match narrative, where Everton had the chance to close the gap — or even move above Liverpool.
His response was blunt and revealing.
“They’re celebrating being two points behind us in one of our worst years. If that’s what they take as a stepping stone… then I don’t know.”
It was a statement that underlined the mentality inside Liverpool’s dressing room.
“For us, we don’t think other teams are catching us. We only look forward… we only want to chase teams in front of us.”
Despite disappointment in Europe, Jones made it clear the focus is now firmly on the league:
“There are plenty enough games that we can go out there and get wins… at the end of the year, for the top five, that’s all we’ve got to take.”
Tribute to Salah: “Losing him is losing a legend”
Jones also paid an emotional tribute to Mohamed Salah, who opened the scoring in what could be his final derby appearance.
“Mo is the best ever. One of the best I’ve seen in my lifetime. One of the best I’ve played with.”
But it wasn’t just about what Salah does on the pitch.
“He helps the kids. He’s always helped me… when I was struggling with injuries, he supported me. He’s done huge things for me.”
Jones’ admiration was clear — both professionally and personally.
“It’s a huge loss — not just for us and the club, but the city as well. Because I think Mo has made a connection with all of us. He’s one of us.”
“Losing him is losing a legend.”
A Scouser leading the message
In a game filled with drama, it was fitting that a local lad delivered the most powerful words afterwards.
For Jones, this wasn’t just another win — it was pride, identity, and belonging.
And in his own words, as a Scouser:
It means everything.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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