Liverpool defender Joe Gomez faces an uncertain future at the Merseyside club after the arrival of new manager Arne Slot.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, newly-appointed Liverpool manager Arne Slot will hold talks with the Merseyside club’s decision-makers regarding the long-term future of 27-year-old utility man Joe Gomez.
Gomez has been an important player for Liverpool since joining the club, and his ability to slot into multiple roles and perform at a high level makes him an asset for the club. Slot must look to hold on to him for as long as possible.
The defender is at the peak of his powers, and Liverpool cannot afford to let him leave anytime soon. However, recent reports have claimed that a summer departure might be on the cards for the English international.
They are already lacking in depth in the defensive unit. Joel Matip has left the club as a free agent, and they are now left with just three reliable senior central defenders. Virgil van Dijk is in his twilight years, and Liverpool might have to bring in a quality replacement for him soon. Losing Gomez would be a major blow for the club at this stage.
The 27-year-old is well settled at Liverpool, and he is an important member of the dressing room. He is an exceptional squad player who has been instrumental to Liverpool’s trophy wins in recent seasons. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Gomez could have clubs queuing up for him
The 27-year-old utility man is a proven performer in the Premier League, and he is good enough to start for most clubs in the division. At Liverpool, he has not been a regular starter in recent seasons, and it will be interesting to see what role Slot has in mind for him.
With young defenders like Jarell Quansah coming up, there could be a probability of Gomez’s game time being cut short. In that case, the defender could be tempted to seek an exit this summer. He will not want to sit on the bench for most of the season. However, his fate will be sealed after Arne Slot has an internal discussion with Liverpool’s decision-makers
The English international is good enough to improve most teams in the country, and there is unlikely to be any shortage of suitors if he is made available. it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds over the next few weeks.
