The writing appears to be on the wall for Joe Gomez at Liverpool.
Considering he wasn’t even included in the squad for the Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea, you could argue that the former Charlton Athletic player is nowhere near as important for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as he used to be.
According to a report from 90 Min last week, a number of Premier League outfits are interested in signing the England international this summer, including Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and West Ham United.
And an English journalist has elaborated on Gomez’s situation.
Speaking to Anfield Watch, Graeme Bailey has claimed that the 24-year-old is scared by his ever-declining status at Liverpool.
He wrote: “I am told that Gomez is now hugely concerned about his future. I believe that Klopp does not want to lose Gomez, but he just can’t find room for him in his plans – indeed the Carabao Cup final was a prime example as the former Charlton man could not even make the bench for Liverpool.
“I understand that Gomez is hugely worried about his England chances, as Gareth Southgate is a huge fan and would like to take him to Qatar later this year – but he can’t pick him if he isn’t playing.”
Hugely worried?
Honestly, he should be as worried as Bailey claims that he is.
If Gomez isn’t playing regular football there’s a genuine risk that he won’t make England’s World Cup squad for later this year.
And with Liverpool competing in all three remaining competitions, having already won the Carabao Cup, the German manager cannot afford to deviate from his preference in using Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate ahead of him.
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