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'If Ally sees this, this is for you': Liverpool star Curtis Jones dedicates Sheffield United goal to Alisson's father after his tragic death

Curtis Jones paid tribute to goalkeeper Alisson and his late father after netting in Liverpool’s victory over Sheffield United last night.

Alisson was missing at Bramall Lane after his dad tragically drowned back in Brazil earlier in the week.

Without him Jones’ second ever Premier League goal, and an own-goal from Kean Bryan, secured three points that takes Jurgen Klopp’s side to within two points off the top four.

Curtis Jones fired Liverpool to victory over Sheffield United on Sunday for a first win in five

Curtis Jones fired Liverpool to victory over Sheffield United on Sunday for a first win in five

The midfielder dedicated his goal to Reds keeper Alisson, who was absent from the game

The midfielder dedicated his goal to Reds keeper Alisson, who was absent from the game

Alisson's father was found dead on Wednesday having drowned on the family ranch in Brazil

‘It’s been a difficult time for me and the rest of the team but I’m happy to get on scoresheet,’ Jones, 20, said.