Jurgen Klopp welcomes “outstanding” Rhys Williams after the youngster blinded Spurs in his Premier League debut … and Liverpool boss described the man of the game, teenager Curtis Jones, as “top notch”
- Jurgen Klopp praised his children when Liverpool beat Tottenham
- Rhys Williams made his Premier League debut against striker Harry Kane
- Williams picked up the Spurs star and was dominant in the air throughout the tie
- The win puts Liverpool three points ahead of the top of the Premier League table
A beaming Jürgen Klopp made sure his children were showered with praise after Rhys Williams and Curtis Jones stole the headlines in a showdown with Tottenham.
In an increasing injury crisis, Klopp Williams had to make a Premier League debut and ultimately push the 19-year-old against Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min.
But the former non-league player rose to the challenge and showed a resounding performance in the heart of defense alongside Fabinho, while his colleague Jones in the midfield engine room helped the Reds dominate possession while abandoning the game at will.
Rhys Williams showed an outstanding performance and dominated Harry Kane in the air
Klopp roared at the final whistle and couldn’t wait to praise the efforts of his starlets
Speak with Amazon Prime After his team had won the 90th minute thanks to a header game by Roberto Firmino, Klopp said: “Oh my God! Outstanding. Rhys Williams. It’s playing against Alan Shearer with Harry Kane these days. They avoid Rhys and put Fabinho for the long balls.
‘Rhys was so strong in the air. He played a pass for our first goal and has the right level of confidence so you don’t have to explain how it works. ‘
Williams made his Premier League debut for the Reds alongside Fabinho in defense
Klopp praised the versatility and simplicity of the young defender, who had only played in European games for the Reds until Wednesday.
Klopp added: “He kept it simple and didn’t fall too soon. Incredible game. ‘
Klopp turned his attention to Jones, who won the man of the game for his efforts, and seemed speechless when his big smile dominated the screen instead.
Curtis Jones performed well beyond his years, and Klopp later described him as “top notch”.
Klopp reacted as if such a high level of performance was given by such a talented young man and said, “It’s Curtis. Fortunately, he’s been here for years. A first class player. ‘
The result shows that reigning champions Liverpool are back on top by three points before taking on Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Klopp’s men go up against a former manager of the club in Roy Hodgson to get the early start of the day at 12.20pm.
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