Gomez Injury Blow for Liverpool Ahead of Leeds Friendly
Defender Joe Gomez faces a month out with a muscle problem, while Jeremy Jacquet nears debut.
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Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is facing a spell of up to a month on the sidelines with a muscle injury. Manager Andoni Iraola stated the problem became apparent during the recent friendly match against Sunderland.
The injury to Gomez, who has a history of fitness issues, has heightened concerns about the club's defensive depth. Giovani Leoni is also unavailable, and Virgil van Dijk is still in training.
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Jacquet Nears Debut
In more positive news for Liverpool, new signing Jeremy Jacquet is nearing a return to action. Jacquet joined the club from Rennes earlier in the summer but has been recovering from a shoulder injury. He has not yet featured for the team in pre-season.
Iraola indicated that Jacquet is among several players he hopes will feature in the upcoming friendly against Leeds. "My idea is for Ryan [Gravenberch], for Florian [Wirtz], for Alex [Isak], for even Jeremy Jacquet to have their first minutes against Leeds," the manager said, as reported by The Standard.
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The manager added that players would be integrated slowly, with the aim of giving them game time while managing their return to full fitness. Liverpool have won their two pre-season matches to date, defeating Sunderland and Wrexham.
Upcoming Fixture
The team's next friendly is scheduled to take place against Leeds United in Chicago on August 2.
Questions this report answers
+How long will Joe Gomez be out for?
Joe Gomez could miss up to a month due to a muscle injury sustained during a recent friendly. This absence adds to Liverpool's defensive concerns ahead of the new season.
+When is Liverpool's next pre-season match?
Liverpool's next pre-season match is against Leeds United in Chicago on August 2. The friendly follows two wins in pre-season against Sunderland and Wrexham.
+Who might make their Liverpool debut against Leeds?
Jeremy Jacquet is expected to make his Liverpool debut against Leeds in the friendly. Manager Andoni Iraola also mentioned Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, and Alex Isak as potential debutants.
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