Liverpool Defender Joe Gomez Missing from Training Ahead of Galatasaray Clash | OneFootball

Liverpool face a fresh injury concern before their Champions League decider with Galatasaray, as Joe Gomez missed Tuesday morning’s open training session.

According to Turkish-Football.com, Gomez has been a regular during a heavy run. His absence may reflect load management after three successive 90-minute games, yet it has raised fears he could swell an already lengthy injury list.

Arne Slot is due to provide an update at 3:30 PM UK time. He has praised Gomez’s professionalism and picked him ahead of Ibrahima Konaté against Tottenham on Sunday. He has also stressed the aerial value a full-back who can cover centre-back offers at set pieces.

Gomez played the first leg in Istanbul, a 1-0 defeat at RAMS Park, and later said the atmosphere hurt communication and composure. He felt Liverpool started well but missed chances before conceding from a set piece lifted the hosts. He called it only half-time in the tie and backed Anfield to respond.

Any setback now would be ill-timed. After the Galatasaray decider, Liverpool visit Brighton before the international break. On return comes a high-stakes FA Cup meeting with Manchester City, where his versatility could be vital.

With Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni already out long term, Slot may need a reshuffle if Gomez is not fit to start on Wednesday.

Source: Turkish-Football.com