Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during the Reds' 5-0 victory over West Ham United. Gomez limped off shortly before halftime and will undergo scans to determine the severity of the damage. Liverpool are anticipating Gomez to be out for several weeks, having deputized for Ibrahima Konate, who is nearing a return from a knee injury.
Liverpool fear Joe Gomez could face an extended spell on the sidelines after the centre-back limped off with a hamstring injury against West Ham United. Gomez pulled up shortly before half-time of the Reds’ 5-0 Premier League romp at the London Stadium on Sunday evening. The defender underwent lengthy treatment before being replaced by Jarell Quansah and will now undergo scans to ascertain the extent of the damage.
It means Quansah is on standby to make his first league start since the opening day win at Ipswich Town alongside skipper Virgil van Dijk. “If you look at Jarell Quansah today, he hasn't played a lot until now,” said Slot after Sunday’s game. “ few appearances and the way he played today shows also how important that it is that we keep working with these players because we're going to need all of them at a certain moment. “And today Jarell played a very good game for us.
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