Confusion reigns at Anfield as, one player’s versatility sparks intrigue. Is Joe Gomez bound for Euro 2024 glory or a Liverpool exit?
Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp’s leadership, have admirably navigated through recent injury setbacks.
Despite challenges, they’ve secured the Carabao Cup and now set their sights on the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Europa League titles.
In the spotlight this season is Joe Gomez, a defender who’s long been on the periphery at Liverpool since his arrival in 2015 for £3.5 million.
With 132 Premier League appearances, Gomez boasts five assists and 46 clean sheets. Also, this season alone, he’s made 40 appearances and provided three assists, impressing pundits like Alan Shearer.
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Michael Dawson Puzzled
Gomez’s versatility, playing across central and full-back positions, has left former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson puzzled about his optimal role.
Dawson suggests Gomez as a valuable asset for England at Euro 2024 but remains uncertain about his best position.
Dawson said about Gomez on Sky Sports News (12:38 pm, March 16, 2024):
“He has got a huge chance, and he thoroughly deserves this call-up.
I am still not sure about his best position. He has played right-back, he has played centre-back, he has played left-back. It is great for an England squad that you have got him.
He is quick, he has got a distribution, he has got more games this season than he has ever played before for Liverpool – that’s been down to the injury crisis that Liverpool have had in the full-back area. I think you would take him as a squad player.”
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Will Gomez Stay at Liverpool?
However, amidst Euro 2024 speculation, questions arise about Gomez’s future at Liverpool.
With stars like Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate likely cemented in the starting lineup, Gomez, at 26, must weigh his options.
While a Euro 2024 appearance could elevate his status, staying on the bench risks wasting his prime years. Gomez should consider his Anfield future, particularly if he features prominently in the Euros.
Exiting Liverpool in the summer of 2024 could offer him the opportunity for consistent starting roles elsewhere, maximizing his potential.
Ultimately, Gomez stands at a crossroads, balancing national team aspirations with club career considerations.
His decision will shape not only his future but also Liverpool’s defensive dynamics in the seasons ahead.
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