Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has cleared up his comparison of teammate Mohamed Salah and former Premier League star Eden Hazard by reaffirming that the Egypt international is “the one I’d rather have in my team.”
Jones felt forced into a social media post on Monday after he made comments about the two wingers in an interview with ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
The 23-year-old England player, who is enjoying his best season for the Merseyside club with three goals and three assists in 18 league appearances, admitted he would rather pay to watch Hazard than Salah.
“I know this might go a little bit left with our fans because the comparison is always there, but Hazard is the one [I’d pay to watch],” Jones, referencing the different styles of player, said on TNT Sports.
“It’s a talk I’ve had with Mo and all the lads. As a footballer, is he better than Mo? In my opinion, yes. But who would you rather have in your team? They’re going to say Mo because he gets you your goals and assists.”
After the interview went viral on social media, Jones responded with a picture of him and Salah on X that read: “The one I’d rather have in my team.”
The one I’d rather have in my team 😁 pic.twitter.com/Eb7ugwubdY
— Curtis Jones (@curtisjr_10) January 20, 2025
