Iraola confirms Joe Gomez will miss several weeks with injury

Liverpool FC coach Andoni Iraola announced that defender Joe Gomez is expected to be sidelined for about a month due to a muscle injury sustained during a pre-season friendly against Sunderland on July 25, 2026. Gomez limped off the field, and Iraola indicated that the severity of the injury means it's unlikely he will be available for the start of the season. Liverpool is currently thin in the center-back position, lacking experienced players, which might prompt them to seek defensive reinforcements ahead of the season. They have been utilizing younger players during pre-season matches amid Gomez's absence.

• 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Iraola on Gomez Injury: “He Will Be Some Weeks Off.”