To me looks like Gomez needs some games and confidence back. He isn't looking quite as rolls royce with the turbo button on as the early period of last season. An injury free run of games but it does not look as straight forward as that with the form that Matip is in.
I’m starting to get a bit worried for Joe now. Back when he had Neymar in his pocket it looked like he was on a one way path to Liverpool legend. Whatever happens I hope he rediscovers whatever he had then.
Not yet time to panic but looking ahead to see if a Spurs / Chelsea move could be good for him with a manager that I think would play him
I’m starting to get a bit worried for Joe now. Back when he had Neymar in his pocket it looked like he was on a one way path to Liverpool legend. Whatever happens I hope he rediscovers whatever he had then.
Not yet time to panic but looking ahead to see if a Spurs / Chelsea move could be good for him with a manager that I think would play him
Liverpool are getting the results at the moment and that's the bottom line. Sooner or later a defender will get injured and, if fit himself which is no formality given his history, Joe will get a chance. Down to him to take it when it comes.
I think he needs to put in big solid performances in the league cup, I watched him against MK Dons and he looked quite shaky alongside Lovren, Lovren was probably the better of the 2 that game which is potentially why Klopp has gone for Lovren yesterday. I imagine though the right back was purely based on the team they were playing, had it been Napoli then I would have fully expected Gomez to start in TAA absence with Milner slotting into midfield to make it more solid that Oxlade Chamberling and Keita.
He's played a bit more like himself this game. Im noticing a habit of half paced reactions whenever Liverpool concede. Its not the Joe everybody became used to seeing.
But he made his Premier League debut at the age of 16 and now played over 700 games. A tremendous professional and example to many youngsters how to conduct yourself on and off the pitch.
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Even when Alexander Arnold and Matip didn't play, Klopp went with Milner and Lovren, instead of our Joe.
Has the last injury been one too many?
Not yet time to panic but looking ahead to see if a Spurs / Chelsea move could be good for him with a manager that I think would play him
Both teams fielding inexperienced teams but its a big night for Joe
Basically in a defence with Neco Williams (16) | Sepp van den Berg (17) | James Milner with Kelleher (20) in Goal behind him
They're going to need his and Milner's experience to get them through this game
Whilst Gomez wasnt at fault for either goal I wouldnt say his defending was that good
Come home Joe!! - We'll get you back to your best!!
Be interested to hear Klopp's comments about it when VAR isnt there to help Managers