Arne Slot is hoping he can contain Joe Gomez for Liverpool’s ultimate recreation of the season on Sunday, which may show to be the defender’s final outing for the membership.
Whereas nothing is set but, there’s each probability Gomez may depart Liverpool in the summertime switch window.
That comes after failing to interrupt into Slot’s first-choice lineup, not aided by a critical hamstring damage which has stored him out for a lot of the final 5 months.
Having opted to remain final summer season amid curiosity from Newcastle, Gomez might even see his scenario in a different way this time round.
And after not too long ago rejoining full coaching it may give the chance for a farewell look when Liverpool host Crystal Palace as a part of their champions celebration at Anfield on Sunday.
“Final weekend he was there with the group however he was not in a position to play but,” Slot defined, having named Gomez on the bench for the 3-2 loss at Brighton.
“He didn’t tick all of the packing containers but, however I believe there was a spot open or left.
“So it was for me a second the place I may present my gratitude in direction of him for what he’s performed on the pitch for us, but in addition off the pitch.
“For a fan, these gamers are all professionals or the gamers, however for me as a supervisor they don’t seem to be solely the participant however they’re additionally the human being.
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“Such as you say, and that’s what and possibly the followers as nicely, however Joe Gomez is certainly one of many nicest individuals you’ll be able to meet.
“However he’s additionally inspiring his teammates when he’s not enjoying, so he has had extra impression on our success than the skin world may in all probability know.
“So I’m hoping that he could make some minutes on Sunday if he ticks all of the packing containers this week.”
Gomez, who turned 28 on Friday, will mark the 10-year anniversary of his transfer to Liverpool in slightly below a month’s time, and would historically be eligible for a testimonial.
Whereas they’re now few and much between, significantly for the Reds, that milestone serves to recognise how a lot he has contributed since becoming a member of from Charlton in 2015.
Regardless of a sequence of significant and infrequently merely unfortunate accidents, Gomez has performed 241 instances for Liverpool and if he makes an look on Sunday would make it 150 appearances within the Premier League.
A two-time Premier League winner, he has additionally helped win the Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Neighborhood Protect, UEFA Tremendous Cup and the Membership World Cup, and as Slot says, his affect off the pitch is simply as necessary.
