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Liverpool injury to Joe Gomez dampens pre-season win over Sunderland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:40 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Liverpool injury to Joe Gomez dampens pre-season win over Sunderland

Summary

Liverpool experienced a setback during their pre-season victory against Sunderland, with Joe Gomez leaving the match early due to injury. The Reds secured a 4-2 win in Nashville, Tennessee, with goals from Kieran Morisson, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa, and Lewis Koumas. Manager Andoni Iraola described the injury to Gomez as a significant disappointment, especially as the team had been injury-free during training. Liverpool is awaiting the return of three first-team players, Alex Isak, Flo Wirtz, and Ryan Gravenberch, who are expected to start training soon in Chicago. The team has two upcoming matches in the USA.

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Status Watch

•Liverpool won 4-2 against Sunderland in pre-season.
•Joe Gomez injured in the first 10 minutes.
•Andoni Iraola cites Gomez's injury as a major concern.
•Alex Isak, Flo Wirtz, and Ryan Gravenberch are back soon.
•Upcoming matches in the USA are crucial for team cohesion.

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10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool handed injury blow in pre-season win over Sunderland as Iraola confirms trio’s upcoming return

What they're saying

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Liverpool have been dealt an injury blow after Joe Gomez was forced off in their pre-season win over Sunderland.Goals from Kieran Morisson, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas gave th...
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