There has been a positive update on Joe Gomez‘s recent hamstring injury, with the problem being deemed as “not serious” and “relatively minor.”
The 28-year-old was forced off in the first half at Anfield last Saturday, being replaced by Mohamed Salah in the 26th minute.
A hamstring issue was the cause and the Athletic report that the issue is being deemed as “relatively minor.”
Journalist James Pearce wrote that he “is expected to miss the Tottenham game but the hamstring injury he picked up in the first half against Brighton is not serious.”
While “the damage is relatively minor,” Liverpool will still take “a cautious approach” to his recovery given his history of injuries.
Joe Gomez is “still hungry to keep going”
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This is the latest cruel fitness setback for Gomez, who has suffered such an injury-plagued career since joining from Charlton back in 2015.
Now Liverpool’s longest-serving current player, the Englishman has suffered lengthy periods out with knee and achilles problems down the years.
Gomez had been doing a diligent job at right-back in the absence of Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong, but he is now unlikely to feature until 2026.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for the 15-cap England international, with his current Liverpool deal expiring in the summer of 2027.
A decision may need to be made at the end of this season about receiving a fee for him with a year left on his current deal, especially given his injury record.
Keeping him until his deal runs out would be no bad thing, though, with the versatile Gomez opting against leaving Liverpool earlier this year, writing on Instagram:
“Ten years ago as a kid moving from south east London to Liverpool, I couldn’t even imagine looking this far into the future. Looking back now I’m full of gratitude & take so much pride in being a part of this club and city.
“No denying the challenges along the way, but embracing them to grow as both a player and a person is something I’ve always tried to do & I’m grateful for all the support in trying to do that.
“It’s been a blessing to be a part of the different dressing rooms and getting to create such special memories over the years with so many great players & staff.
“I felt it was important to share my thanks to you all for the support throughout the years, it’s always meant the world and I will never take it for granted. A decade in red… and still hungry to keep going.”