Joe Gomez has been left out of Liverpool's matchday squad as the Reds prepare to kick off their Premier League campaign against Ipswich Town. The contest will mark Arne Slot's official debut as the club's new manager, replacing Jurgen Klopp who departed at the end of the 2023/24 season. The match will also be the Tractor Boys' first in the top flight since 2002 following their promotion from the Championship last time out.
It's a big occasion for both sides and while they will likely be competing for very different forms of success this year, they'll both want to get off to the best start possible. Unfortunately for Gomez, that will be without him in the team as he's been left out of the starting lineup and not even made it onto the bench. According to The Times, his exclusion could see him leave the side in the very near future.
Gomez is Exploring His Options Any footballer worth his salt wants to play as much of the beautiful game as possible. Being on the outside looking in at a club can be incredible frustrating and it's not a situation anyone wants to find themselves in. That's why Gomez is now reportedly considering his next step.
The centre-back did not even travel with Liverpool for their opening Premier League game as he explores his options before the transfer window closes. If he does leave, he won't be short of options as Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham, Chelsea and clubs abroad have all shown interest in the England international. The defender has been used.