Liverpool's shock 2-2 draw with Manchester United left many criticizing Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Jamie Carragher has highlighted another Reds star who might feel they could have done more.
The visitors left Anfield with a point that few had predicted they could win amid a torrid run of four defeats in all competitions in the build-up.
Lisandro MartÃnez opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, before a Cody Gakpo equalizer seven minutes later and a Mohamed Salah penalty in the 70th minute appeared to have given Arne Slot's team a comeback.
However, just as he did against Manchester City, Amad Diallo gave his best for Ruben Amorim and Co, and United took a well-earned point that could well have been three if not for a mistake by Harry Maguire late on.
Liverpool have been by far the best team in the country (and possibly Europe this season), but Reds legend Carragher believes there was one player who seemed to come into the game with too much “arrogance”.
“I thought Curtis Jones was poor and the only negative thing about Curtis Jones as a player when he doesn't play well is that he holds the ball too much,” Carragher said in The Gary Neville Podcast.
Jamie Carragher criticized Curtis Jones after his performance in Sunday's draw.
Liverpool recovered from 1-0 down to lead 2-1, but were unable to retain the three points.
“He's got that football swagger which is something you want, but he's at his best when he's playing two touches, moving quickly and pressing.”
“He's not a superstar in terms of beating players and making smart passes, he just moves quickly and presses, he's got energy.”
“As soon as he holds the ball for half a second too long, it doesn't become football arrogance, it's just arrogance.
“He turned the ball over early on and I thought it was going to be one of those Curtis days, but overall he's been fantastic.”
It's been something of a breakout campaign for Jones this season under Slot, who has given the 23-year-old plenty of faith and playing time this season.
Previously, like Ryan Gravenberch, he had struggled to break into the starting lineup, but has now become a regular for the new Reds manager.
However, starting the game with Dominik Szoboszlai ill, Jones managed just 37 touches in an hour as a central attacking midfielder, highlighting his inability to get creatively involved in the game.
They also lost two of their four duels in the match and managed to lose possession six times, without making key passes or completing any dribbles.
Jones was sloppy in possession (turning the ball over six times) and struggled to create chances.
Arne Slot has shown his faith in Jones this season, although he struggled to perform at Anfield
However, Jones was not the only one to endure criticism, as Alexander-Arnold was criticized for being perceived as a “schoolboy” defending by former United captain Roy Keane.
The defender endured a difficult first 45 minutes, as he was easily overtaken on several occasions.
Diogo Dalot first beat Alexander-Arnold before sending a cross to Amad Diallo, who failed to take advantage.
The England international then kept Rasmus Hojlund in place after a ball over the top, but the United striker was denied by Alisson.
“It's too easy, just a couple of balls over,” Keane said on Sky Sports. “Trent's defense is like a schoolboy thing, talking about going to Real Madrid, and after this he will go to Tranmere Rovers.”
League Two Tranmere then hilariously responded on X, posting: 'Trent to Tranmere, Roy? No, we're fine, thank you.'