Arne Slot believes Curtis Jones' impressive performances for Liverpool have coincided with the birth of his first child. The 23-year-old became a father for the

Arne Slot has praised him more than once of late and the Reds’ head coach was asked about Jones’ improved performances and what he had altered in the midfielder’s game to bring out his best form, replying several factors might have been at play - one of which was not down to himself in the slightest.

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. 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!

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones was named in the England squad this week. His fine run of form has seen him become a key member of Arne Slot's team.

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has played his way into the first team under Arne Slot and the Reds manager paid tribute to the star after his recent England call-up

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has heaped praise on midfielder Curtis Jones, who has earned his third call-up to the England senior team for their upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and

Curtis Jones has been in fine form for Liverpool in recent weeks, producing particularly impressive displays in wins against Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen

Arne Slot believe parenthood has left Curtis Jones a changed man — and Liverpool are reaping all the benefits.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot pointed out that Curtis Jones' impressive uptick in form has coincided with the birth of his first child. Jones spent the night before Chelsea's visit to Anfield in October sleeping in his spare room to ensure he was fully rested after welcoming his daughter Giselle home.