Liverpool followers may have their palms full when choosing out their star man from a 3-0 win over Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.
One would possibly fairly suspect that Dominik Szoboszlai, after registering his first aim in a aggressive sport for the Reds, would be the star favoured by most. Likewise, there’s an argument to be made for the likes of Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister.
It shouldn’t, nevertheless, be ignored that Joe Gomez put in a shift of ‘excellent’ high quality when tasked with beginning in a unique centre-back partnership amid Ibrahima Konate’s harm and Virgil van Dijk’s suspension, rightly incomes plaudits from the likes of Keifer MacDonald, Neil Jones and Bence Bocsak on-line.
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The Englishman put in an assured efficiency within the backline, amassing some exceptional stats within the course of because the Merseysiders saved a clear sheet in opposition to the Villans.
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While it will be honest to imagine that our colossal No.4 and our French centre-half can be restored to the first-XI after the worldwide break, Gomez will certainly have proved just a few doubters mistaken.
Definitely, it’ll really feel maybe a bit harsh to see the previous Charlton Athletic prospect returned to the bench after two sturdy successive showings on the again.
Would Jurgen Klopp dare pass over Konate, nevertheless, at this stage? Significantly given our reliance on his capabilities when enjoying the field 4 formation.
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That was Joe Gomez at his excellent finest this afternoon. Calm and controlling in possession, aggressive and commanding with out. His finest efficiency in a very long time.
He’ll be an enormous asset to Liverpool if he can match that stage all season.
— Keifer MacDonald (@KeiferMacD) September 3, 2023
Scores.
Szoboszlai and Gomez stand out amid an excellent group efficiency from Liverpool.#LFC #LIVAVL https://t.co/UaN1UzA0pu
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) September 3, 2023
📊 Joe Gomez accomplished a whopping 72 passes within the first half – essentially the most by anybody on the pitch.
On prime of that he made 2 interceptions, 5 recoveries and hardly put a foot mistaken.
Very strong show. pic.twitter.com/dEsl7XZnEV
— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) September 3, 2023
#Ep88 of The Empire of the Kop Podcast: EOTK Insider with Neil Jones🎙️
