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title: "At Last: Liverpool fans react to the long-awaited return of defender"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/at-last-liverpool-fans-react-to-the-long-awaited-return-of-defender/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "George McGibbon"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2016-10-14T18:30:35Z"
modified: "2016-10-14T18:30:35Z"
---

# At Last: Liverpool fans react to the long-awaited return of defender

***After a near-12 month layoff, Joe Gomez has returned to Liverpool training; and the Reds in the Football Transfer Tavern are delighted…***

Joe Gomez was a star during his opening few weeks as a Liverpool player last season, as the young Englishman quickly cemented his place in the Reds first team under Brendan Rodgers  – prior to his dismissal.

However, a cruel injury soon followed – with Gomez ruled out ever since after a number of setbacks.

After a year on the sidelines,however, the [Liverpool Echo are reporting](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/joe-gomez-back-liverpool-training-12024435) that Gomez is now back in full training.

His return comes at an opportune time, with Liverpool slowly rising in the Premier League – Jurgen Klopp needs as much defensive depth as he can get.

Expectedly, his return has incited quite the celebration in the Football Transfer Tavern – and the Liverpool fans online are sharing in their delight…

> Absolutely buzzing for Joe Gomez..\
> Just can't wait to see him play again. [#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — viginti (@apau4) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/apau4/status/786886292822953984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Joe Gomez is back!!! The future best CB is back!!! Remember this tweet.[#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/JU2InEqHF7](https://t.co/JU2InEqHF7)
>
> — sev (@ac\_severus7) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/ac_severus7/status/786883182335365120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/EmreTheVolante/status/786881804749766656

> Joe Gomez is back in full training! That's great news [#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Sam ☻ (@SamLFC\_DW) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/SamLFC_DW/status/786878238861717504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The sooner he is fit & ready the better. Much much rather him than Lovren. Matïp & Gomez would be nice! [#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/sGq9xkAeW0](https://t.co/sGq9xkAeW0)
>
> — Nikhil Mahajan (@nikhilvmahajan) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/nikhilvmahajan/status/786876961129795584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Joe Gomez is back [#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), Milner can now rest
>
> — Jay D (@JayD\_deOne) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/JayD_deOne/status/786876065952169984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Joe Gomez is back in training. [#LFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/yZNOLZ55tq](https://t.co/yZNOLZ55tq)
>
> — P (@Peatcheo) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/Peatcheo/status/786880396868849664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/timbolton1/status/786881171917594624

Wow – absolutely unanimous from the Liverpool faithful online!

They cannot wait to see Gomez back in a red shirt. Interestingly, many of them want to see him in the heart of the midfield, rather than on the left.

**Liverpool fans – who would he replace?**

**Let us know below!**