Liverpool followers can have their fingers full when selecting out their star man from a 3-0 win over Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.
One would possibly fairly suspect that Dominik Szoboszlai, after registering his first objective in a aggressive sport for the Reds, would be the star favoured by most. Likewise, there’s an argument to be made for the likes of Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister.
It shouldn’t, nonetheless, be ignored that Joe Gomez put in a shift of ‘excellent’ high quality when tasked with beginning in a distinct centre-back partnership amid Ibrahima Konate’s damage and Virgil van Dijk’s suspension, rightly incomes plaudits from the likes of Keifer MacDonald, Neil Jones and Bence Bocsak on-line.
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The Englishman put in an assured efficiency within the backline, amassing some outstanding stats within the course of because the Merseysiders stored a clear sheet in opposition to the Villans.
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While it might be truthful to imagine that our colossal No.4 and our French centre-half will likely be restored to the first-XI after the worldwide break, Gomez will certainly have proved just a few doubters flawed.
Actually, it should really feel maybe somewhat harsh to see the previous Charlton Athletic prospect returned to the bench after two robust successive showings on the again.
Would Jurgen Klopp dare pass over Konate, nonetheless, at this stage? Significantly given our reliance on his capabilities when taking part in the field 4 formation.
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That was Joe Gomez at his excellent finest this afternoon. Calm and controlling in possession, aggressive and commanding with out. His finest efficiency in a very long time.
He’ll be an enormous asset to Liverpool if he can match that stage all season.
— Keifer MacDonald (@KeiferMacD) September 3, 2023
Scores.
Szoboszlai and Gomez stand out amid an excellent workforce efficiency from Liverpool.#LFC #LIVAVL https://t.co/UaN1UzA0pu
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) September 3, 2023
📊 Joe Gomez accomplished a whopping 72 passes within the first half – probably the most by anybody on the pitch.
On prime of that he made 2 interceptions, 5 recoveries and hardly put a foot flawed.
Very strong show. pic.twitter.com/dEsl7XZnEV
— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) September 3, 2023
#Ep88 of The Empire of the Kop Podcast: EOTK Insider with Neil Jones🎙️
