James Pearce Drops ‘Devastating’ Liverpool Bombshell Just Weeks After Transfer Window Closes
Liverpool Suffer Another Injury Setback as Joe Gomez Faces Lengthy Spell Out
When it rains, it pours for Liverpool’s Joe Gomez.
The England international was forced off the pitch during the Reds’ shocking 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round defeat to Plymouth, adding to Liverpool’s growing injury concerns.
With Gomez sidelined, Jarell Quansah has stepped up to provide cover alongside first-choice centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate. To his credit, the Liverpool Academy graduate has shown promising signs, delivering a strong cameo in the team’s tense 2-1 win over Wolves.
Joe Gomez Set for Long-Term Absence
James Pearce has confirmed a ‘devastating’ injury blow for Gomez, revealing that the 27-year-old is expected to be out until the final stretch of the season. The Athletic reporter also noted that surgery might be required to fully resolve the issue.
Initially believed to be a minor concern, Gomez’s hamstring injury is now confirmed to be serious, ruling him out for an extended period—just as Liverpool faces a demanding run of fixtures.
The Reds are set to take on Aston Villa (A), Manchester City (A), and Newcastle United (H) in the space of just seven days, making this an especially challenging time to lose a key defensive option.
No Transfer Window Safety Net for Liverpool
With the winter transfer window closing just over two weeks ago, Liverpool has no immediate way to bring in reinforcements. While a new centre-back signing was unlikely even with Gomez’s injury, the Reds now face a situation where squad depth will be tested to its limits.
For now, Klopp’s side must hope that their remaining defensive options stay fit—otherwise, they could be forced to turn to young prospect Amara Nallo as an emergency backup.