Liverpool's Joe Gomez suffers injury setback during preseason win over Sunderland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola expressed disappointment after defender Joe Gomez sustained an injury in Saturday's 4-2 preseason victory against Sunderland. This injury marks a setback for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. The club will assess Gomez's condition in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and the recovery timeline. Iraola described the news as the 'worst news' for Liverpool ahead of the new campaign.
- •Joe Gomez was injured during Liverpool's 4-2 win over Sunderland.
- •Andoni Iraola called the injury news the 'worst news' for the team.
- •Liverpool is evaluating Gomez's injury status and recovery timeline.
- •The injury poses challenges as Liverpool prepares for the upcoming season.
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Concerns for Iraola as injury mars Liverpool’s pre-season win against Sunderland
- 2:53 AMESPN Soccer — Iraola: Gomez injury is 'worst news' for Liverpool...
"Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday's 4-2 preseason victory over Sunderland is "the worst news."
"Andoni Iraola is fretting about an injury to Joe Gomez that has threatened to leave Liverpool’s central defensive options under significant pressure.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:43 AMConcerns for Iraola as injury mars Liverpool’s pre-season win against Sunderland
Andoni Iraola is fretting about an injury to Joe Gomez that has threatened to leave Liverpool’s central defensive options under significant pressure.
- ESPN SoccerJul 26, 2026, 2:53 AMIraola: Gomez injury is 'worst news' for Liverpool...
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday's 4-2 preseason victory over Sunderland is "the worst news."
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