Liverpool Injury Update: Joe Gomez latest details, recovery timeline

Liverpool has decently started their pre-season, winning 2 out of 3 pre-season friendly games, which includes a 5-goal victory over Stoke City and a defeat against AC Milan. After a few prominent players left the club and the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, the team manager, Arne Slot, is making the most out of the pre-season friendlies to defend the EPL Title.

Amidst the transfer hustle and bustle, where Liverpool has spent over 150 million pounds on talents like Florian Wirtz, the most expensive signing in the history of Liverpool, Jeremie Frimpong, who will replace one of the best right backs, Trent Alexander-Arnold and young talent like Milos Kerkez, the team is yet to find its best 11. Meanwhile, the English Defender Joe Gomez has found himself in trouble after he felt discomfited in Achilles. Joe Gomez Achilles Injury, which seems serious, can sideline the player for at least 6 months, as claimed by several media outlets.

Joe Gomez Injury Update

The English defender was very solid in the defence during his time on the pitch. However, his appearance for the English side has been limited last season, with only 9 appearances in the Premier League, and 17 appearances in total, thanks to a Hamstring injury which ruined the previous season for the English defender. In 2025, Gomez only played 11 minutes for the English Premier League winners. However, the impact was minimal, but he was going to be a crucial player going forward for the Reds and Arne Solt. This Injury has raised serious questions about the depth of the backline of the current EPL champions. Liverpool are only left with 2 senior defenders at the back as of now which has raised questions on Arne Slot and his planning for the upcoming season.

In the Press Conference after Liverpool was defeated by the Serie A side AC Milan 4-2, it was quite predictable that he had to face questions related to defence and Joe Gomez's departure due to Achilles injury, answering which the Dutch manager said:

“He was, of course, with us for the first part of the week, but he had some Achilles problems.”

“We thought it was better to assess it back in England and for him to work on him to come back to the team, probably in more ideal circumstances for him than be part of the group that every time goes out.”

“So, we decided to let him go back to England. But we hope and expect to have him back soon.”

Impact of Joe Gomez Injury on Liverpool Squad and Strategy

If Joe Gomez injury had happen last season we could've said that it has minimal impact on Reds' squad but, this season the situation is different, Arne Slot is still finding a better formation in which he can include the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and possible targets which can land at Anfiled before the domestic season commence.

• Liverpool backline vs AC Milan - Stephenson (LB), Gravenberch (CB), Virgil Van Dijk (CB), Andy Robertson (LB)
• Liverpool backline vs Stoke City - Gomez (CB), Virgil Van Dijk (CB), Andy Robertson (CB)

Arne Slot is still trying to pair Virgil Van Dijk and Robertson with available defenders before the start of the new season and hasn't got fruitful results yet. The only match in which they played a strong team was against AC Milan, in which the Italian side easily exploited the defence of Liverpool.

Given Joe Gomez injury, it has increased concern about the backline as they have very few available options left at the back. Currently, Liverpool has the following defenders in their current Pre Season (Asia) squad:

1. Virgil van Dijk
2. Ibrahima Konaté
3. Joe Gomez (though he has since left the tour due to injury)
4. Kostas Tsimikas
5. Andy Robertson
5. Milos Kerkez
6. Jeremie Frimpong
7. Conor Bradley
8. Luca Stephenson

Last season, Quansh was there whenever the coach needed him or a situation similar to recent times arose. The current EPL champions indeed have a strong bench, but it lacks experience. Additionally, with players like Ibrahima Konate, who is currently linked with other clubs and now the Joe Gomez injury, Liverpool may go for another not-so-expensive signing to give strength to their bench.

Possible Replacements and Tactical Adjustments

Liverpool might opt for a back three with Virgil Van Dijk, Robertson and most probably Milos Kerkez. His stats in the pre-season friendlies suggest that the player is set to cover up for the injured player. Additionally, the player has an unwavering form and has had very few injuries in his career till now. However, there are still chances that Liverpool might concede a good amount of goals in the first 3 gameweeks, but given Arne Slot's experience, he will come out with a better solution without wasting any time.

Arne Slot, in the same press conference, denied any signs of panic in the backline by saying:

“In terms of depth, Ryan showed today that he can play that position. He did it last season as well. But although we all know that we favour him as a central midfielder.”

"Wata (Endo) can also play centre-back. Joe Gomez only has a minor injury. He's been good for us last season as well. We have enough options left but it's true that Jarell Quansah left and we haven't replaced him."

Joe Gomez Return date

According to several media reports, Joe Gomez has suffered an Achilles injury, which can take up to several months to a year to recover from. However, Arne Slot assured the fans by saying it is a minor injury and the English defender Joe Gomez will join the team soon. Although the Dutch coach Arne Slot refrained from giving an exact date, several reports have said that Gomez might be out for six months.