Curtis Jones at Right Back? Tactical Flexibility or Temporary Fix?Tactical Tweaks and Local LoyaltyLiverpool’s 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby was decisive on the scoreboard, but it

Liverpool's 1-0 win over Everton at Anfield on Wednesday night moved them 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with Gary Neville giving his verdict on the Reds' performance

As a defender himself, Neville could perhaps understand the predicament Tarkowski found himself in as he was unaware that Diaz was offside and had to clear the ball, allowing Jota to pounce upon the chance and win Arne Slot’s side the game. Gary Neville felt Liverpool got away with one and the goal should not have been given.

Liverpool were 1-0 victors in the second and final Merseyside derby of the season, with Curtis Jones playing at right-back against Everton.

Liverpool fans have seen such transformations before. Trent Alexander-Arnold essentially redefined the modern full-back role, so it’s not inconceivable that Jones could carve out his own hybrid path. Still, this move feels more circumstantial than evolutionary—born from injury necessity rather than design.

Liverpool were poor in the cup final, and speaking on Sky Sports, Gary Neville has been looking back at that game. Liverpool were expected to beat Newcastle, but it didn’t turn out that way. The pundit says that he was really surprised by Liverpool’s performance on the day, noting that the Reds simply didn’t turn up.