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'Since he became a dad' - Arne Slot pinpoints Curtis Jones' uptick in Liverpool form ahead of potential England debut

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<p>The 23-year-old became a father for the first time last month, with the Reds academy product putting in a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-player-ratings-vs-chelsea-curtis-jones-mohamed-salah/blt54b2e3435180bdc7" target="_blank">man-of-the-match display in their win over Chelsea</a> soon after. Off the back of Jones being called up to the England squad, Slot has quipped that becoming a parent might be behind the former England Under-21 international's strong form of late. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>He told reporters: "With Curtis it is maybe not me who did it but because he became a father – and I had nothing to do with that! You never know if that plays a part or not but since the moment he became a father he started putting in great performances. He already did this in the first few weeks that we worked together in pre-season – I was like ‘wow, quality player’ – but then his performances dropped. But since the moment he became a father he was outstanding again. I think it might have to do with that a bit, but in general it has to do with how the team plays."</p>

WHAT ARNE SLOT SAID

<p>Jones is hoping to make his England debut in their Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland later this month, while securing a regular spot in Liverpool's starting XI. He is on the right track to achieve both of those goals at present.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Jones - who has already made 12 appearances this season for his club - will hope to get more game time for Liverpool when they host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday night.</p>

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'Since he became a dad' - Arne Slot pinpoints Curtis Jones' uptick in Liverpool form ahead of potential England debut | Goal.com South Africa

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes midfielder Curtis Jones has raised his game &quot;since he became a dad&quot;.

&apos;Since he became a dad&apos; - Arne Slot pinpoints Curtis Jones&apos; uptick in Liverpool form ahead of potential England debut