Curtis Jones expressed hope that his crucial contribution to Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea brought joy to his partner and their newborn child at home.
The midfielder, who welcomed his first child just last week, scored the winning goal in the second half of the Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday.
Jones capped off a brilliant performance, having also earned the penalty that was converted by Mohamed Salah to open the scoring in the 29th minute.
Jones said: “Well, yeah, it’s the most important thing.
“We came away with a win, that’s the most important thing.
“I was involved in a lot as well, as you said, but I’m happy that we won.
“I remember I played the ball and made a run and then it hit my back and it was just there.
“I never dive, I felt the contact and I went down and it was a penalty.
“Yeah, 100 per cent.
“For a player who wants to play in this team, you’ve got to run, you’ve got to have energy, you’ve got to be all over the pitch.
“You’ve got to help with the goals and the assists.
“And if you’re in centre midfield, you’ve got to go and press, you’ve got to get back, you’ve got to help out.
“That’s what I try to do.”
He added: “There’s been times when I’ve arrived in the box and it has always been a first-time one; there was one against Leicester where I have come in at the back post and there was one against Spurs as well.
“As soon as Mo had the ball, I’ve made the run and I thought it was going to come and it did.
“But it kind of bounced as well so I thought, I’ve got to have a touch and it’s got to be a perfect touch.
“I was fortunate enough it was in my path and I got the goal.
“[I’ve been] a dad [for] a week, yeah, it’s the best thing ever.
“I’m playing with a smile on my face.
“It’s a different type of joy.
“My little girl would be proud as well, so I hope that my girlfriend at home and the baby are there with a smile on their face.
He concluded: “Yeah, for sure I was in the spare room!
“But at the same time, she’s a little dream as well; she’s just awake, she wants a feed and change and then she’s back asleep.
“So I could have stayed in the main room, I would have been fine, but I just thought it’s wise that I stay in the spare room.
“I was wide awake and I had energy.”
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