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title: "Liverpool: Joe Gomez unlikely to return from injury against Wolves"
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author: "Dominic Lund"
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published: "2023-03-01T14:35:32Z"
modified: "2023-03-01T14:35:32Z"
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# Liverpool: Joe Gomez unlikely to return from injury against Wolves

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) defender [Joe Gomez](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/joe-gomez/) is unlikely to feature against Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight due to a muscle injury, according to expert Ben Dinnery.**

### The Lowdown: Gomez injured

Gomez started in Liverpool’s 5-2 defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League, however he was forced off with just over [15](https://www.sofascore.com/liverpool-real-madrid/UsEgb) minutes to go, having picked up an injury, as [confirmed](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-joe-gomez-26296531) by [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/jurgen-klopp/).

The Reds have struggled with injury setbacks throughout this season, with Virgil van Dijk missing [seven](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/virgil-van-dijk/verletzungen/spieler/139208) games due to a hamstring problem, while Ibrahima Konate has been unavailable for the last [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ibrahima-konate/leistungsdaten/spieler/357119) [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) games.

### The Latest: Dinnery’s update

In an interview with [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool-joe-gomez-injury-news-jurgen-klopp-premier-league-anfield/), Dinnery indicated that due to the nature of the Englishman’s injury, he is unlikely to be risked for tonight’s clash at Anfield.

The injury expert [said](https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool-joe-gomez-injury-news-jurgen-klopp-premier-league-anfield/): *“That’s a muscle issue. It’s one of those that you don’t want to take too many chances with.*

*“There was a little bit of a question mark as to what the initial problem was when he limped off, but it transpired that it was a muscle problem.*

*“It’s probably just a bit of a quick turnaround as well for Gomez, with regards to that particular injury, because those are the ones that can easily be exacerbated.”*

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### The Verdict: Another blow

It will be very frustrating for Liverpool that yet another centre-back is having a period on the sidelines, although they will be boosted by the fact Konate is in a [good position](https://www.givemesport.com/ibrahima-konate/injury-news-premier-league-jurgen-klopp-anfield/) to return to the squad this evening.

[Hailed](https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/1520394537688088578?s=20) as ‘brilliant’ by members of the media, Gomez has made [29](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-gomez/leistungsdaten/spieler/256178) appearances for the Reds in all competitions this season, highlighting his importance to the team.

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While he is likely to play second fiddle to Konate and Van Dijk when both are fully fit, it is disappointing that Klopp will be without his back-up option tonight, considering the Reds have a [busy](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/fixtures/men/2022) period over the next couple of weeks.

As of yet, there is no timescale on when the defender could return to the first-team picture, but Klopp will be hoping he can make a swift recovery.