‘No’ – Slot confirms blow for Liverpool ahead of Everton
‘No’ – Slot confirms blow for Liverpool ahead of Everton The timing couldn’t be worse for us, but Joe Gomez has officially been ruled out of the Merseyside derby, with Arne Slot confirming the setback ahead of Sunday’s trip to Everton. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The England international was forced off during the Champions League defeat to PSG, and any lingering doubt about his availability has now been firmly put to bed.
Slot confirms Gomez absence for Everton Speaking via Liverpoolfc. com , Slot delivered a clear update when asked about the defender’s fitness ahead of the clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium. “Joe Gomez has been ruled out of Liverpool’s visit to Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.
“The defender will miss the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium after being withdrawn versus Paris Saint-Germain in midweek. “Gomez was introduced at the beginning of the second half of that Champions League match at Anfield but came off in the 67th minute, citing discomfort. “Asked on Friday whether the No.
2 is available to play against the Toffees, Arne Slot replied: ‘No. ’” That confirmation also answers questions raised after the PSG game, when John Aldridge had questioned the substitution , saying: “A few baffling decisions from Arne? Joe Gomez?
If he’s not injured? ” Liverpool facing defensive issues again Unfortunately, this latest setback continues a frustrating pattern for the 28-year-old, who has now missed significant time this season through multiple injuries, leaving us short once again in key defensive areas. With Conor Bradley also sidelined and Jeremie Frimpong managing his own fitness issues, Slot may be forced into creative solutions at right-back, with players like Dominik Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones having previously filled in when needed.