Early season Liverpool star set for titanic battle as team mate's form skyrockets - Verdict

OPINION

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez was one of the outstanding players in the first half of the season for Jurgen Klopp’s side. However, injuries have ravaged his progress since then.

The England international has now missed 17 games in all competitions having undergone ankle surgery. It’s unknown whether he’ll return during this campaign, but what is certain is that he will face a titanic battle for his first team spot once he does eventually return.

That’s because the stock of his teammate Joel Matip has positively soared while the 21-year-old has been out. Gomez wil...