Liverpool fans surely must feel as if this could finally be their year to secure the Premier League title after coming close under Brendan Rodgers. Indeed, the Merseyside club are currently two points ahead of Manchester City in the race, but Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand.
The only thing that could possibly harm the Reds’ title push is a number of injuries to key players. But, it looks as if Liverpool fans are set to celebrate the return of a player rather than another injury.
What’s the news?
According to the Evening Standard, Joe Gomez is closing in on a return to full training.
The versatile defender has spent a large period of time out on the sidelines after suffering a broken leg.
Of course, Joel Matip has been rather impressive alongside Virgil Van Dijk in the current campaign, but Joe Gomez was sensational prior to his injury and he could fill in at right-back if needed.
The Verdict:
Gomez’s versatility is one thing that makes him such a valuable player as Trent Alexander-Arnold has had his injury troubles and James Milner hasn’t exactly looked comfortable when playing at right-back in his absence, so Gomez could easily slot into that position if needed.
Indeed, the Englishman returning to full training will come as a huge boost for Liverpool fans and the Reds’ title push as he was outclassing Van Dijk at times during the first half of the season, so his ability to keep things tight and snuff out any attacks could take the Reds’ defence to the next level.
Liverpool fans, how big of a boost is Gomez closing in on a return to full training?
