Curtis Jones’ recent comments on TNT Sports have sparked debate among Liverpool supporters. When asked to compare his teammate Mohamed Salah, who has been a key figure at Liverpool as 2017, with Eden Hazard, the former Chelsea star who played in London from 2012 to 2019, the 23-year-old midfielder sided with Hazard. “I understand our fans might not agree because thay constantly compare the two, but for me, it’s Hazard,” Jones stated. “Growing up, I idolized him. Watching him play was like witnessing magic on the pitch.He inspired me to chase my dreams in football. Is he better than Mo? In my opinion, yes.”
Jones further clarified his stance, revealing that he had discussed the topic with his teammates, including Salah himself. Despite his admiration for Hazard, he emphasized that he would rather have Salah as a teammate. “Mo delivers more goals and assists,” he explained, highlighting the Egyptian’s consistent contributions to the team’s success.
The debate often centers on personal preference: Salah’s remarkable consistency and goal-scoring prowess (175 goals in 284 Premier League matches) versus Hazard’s flair and creativity, which also yielded impressive stats (85 goals and 54 assists in 245 appearances). To address the backlash from fans, Jones took to his X account, sharing a photo of himself with Salah and captioning it, “The one I’d always want on my team.” This gesture aimed to reassure supporters of his respect and admiration for Salah, despite his earlier comments.
