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Joe Gomez injury leaves Liverpool's defender depth vulnerable ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Joe Gomez injury leaves Liverpool's defender depth vulnerable ahead of season

Summary

Liverpool faces a setback as Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of the Premier League season due to a muscle injury sustained during a pre-season friendly against Sunderland. Manager Andoni Iraola confirmed that Gomez’s recovery could take several weeks, putting additional pressure on the club's already thin centre-back options. Virgil van Dijk recently returned to training and new signing Jeremy Jacquet has yet to join the squad fully. The team will play Leeds United next, but concerns remain about their defensive stability as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Joe Gomez is set to miss the start of the season.
•Gomez suffered a muscle injury in a friendly against Sunderland.
•Virgil van Dijk has just returned to training.
•Jeremy Jacquet's readiness for the upcoming match is uncertain.
•Liverpool will face Leeds United next in pre-season.

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5:55 AMYahoo Sports — James Pearce provides worrying Liverpool injury update

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Joe Gomez Injury Puts Liverpool Centre-Back Depth Under Immediate PressureLiverpool’s pre-season in the United States has gone well on the surface. Two wins, good rhythm, and one more outing against...
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