Published • loading... • Updated
Gomez to Miss Start of Liverpool Season as Iraola Makes Squad Admission
Joe Gomez is expected to be sidelined for about a month, leaving Liverpool short at centre back as academy players cover during the U.S. tour.
- On Thursday, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Joe Gomez will miss the Premier League opener against Newcastle United on Aug. 23, stating, "Joe has a muscle injury."
- Gomez's absence strains Liverpool's defensive depth, which remains short at center-back following Ibrahima Konat's free transfer to Real Madrid and Giovani Leoni's ongoing injury.
- With Gomez facing a one-month recovery timeline, Iraola praised 18-year defenders Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe for their composure during preseason matches.
- New signing Jacquet could feature against Leeds United in Chicago on Sunday, while Virgil continues training in Kirkby before joining the squad next week.
- The 29-year defender has struggled for consistent fitness throughout his career, though this latest injury is not expected to significantly impact the Reds' transfer plans.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Liverpool star set to miss opening game of season after picking up muscle injury
Liverpool star Joe Gomez is set to miss the opening game of the season after picking up a muscle injury.The defender, 29, had to come off inside the first 10 minutes of Liverpool's victory in Nashville last week.Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola confirmed Gomez will be out for the Reds' opening match against Newcastle.Iraola said: "Joe has a muscle injury. I think it was quite clear since he complained straight away, so it will depend how he evolves,…
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
