Joe Gomez injured as Liverpool struggles with center-back depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:47 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Joe Gomez sustained an injury just seven minutes into a preseason friendly against Sunderland on July 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. His latest setback leaves Liverpool without any fit senior center backs ahead of the new season. New manager Andoni Iraola expressed disappointment, noting the team's initial good fortune without injuries. Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni are also unavailable due to their own recovery from injuries. The full extent of Gomez's injury is still unknown, posing a significant concern for Liverpool's defensive options moving forward.
- •Joe Gomez injured during preseason match against Sunderland.
- •Liverpool now has zero fit senior center backs.
- •Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni are also sidelined.
- •Andoni Iraola expressed disappointment over Gomez's injury.
- •Extent of Gomez's injury remains unclear.
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Gomez Injury: Defenders? We Don’t Need No Stinking Defenders!
"Liverpool are now down to zero fit senior center backs. Whoever could’ve seen this coming?
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