"I said to Jurgen, 'Stay with this kid. Whatever you’re thinking keep him and stay with him because he won’t let you down,'" recalled Gerrard on Jones in an interview with The Anfield Wrap last year.
"'Once you get him right and you’ve fixed the few little things that you need to fix, he won’t let you down. He’ll be there for you.' I think he’s showing Jurgen that now."
Despite facing challenges, both Jurgen Klopp and England under-21s manager Lee Carsley have openly called for more from Jones recently.
His contributions before April 2023 were inconsistent and sporadic due to distressing injuries, including a severe tibia issue that kept him out of training for over two months.
However, since getting an extended run in the XI in April, as Klopp reshaped the team for Champions League success, Jones has experienced a revival at Anfield.
Curtis Jones continues to impress in Liverpool's League Cup journey, showcasing his progress against teams like Leicester City, Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Fulham.
After a 2-1 win over Fulham in the semi-finals' first leg, Jones earned acclaim for a stellar performance with a 98% pass completion rate, 100% success in duels, and a match-changing goal.
