DBasia.news – The 22-year-old defender, Joe Gomez, rarely plays at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp’s tutelage.
Gomez has only appeared twice as a starter this season, when against Norwich City in the Premier League and MK Dons in the League Cup, the rest was spent more playing from the bench.
The former Charlton Athletic defender had difficulty shifting Joel Matip as Virgil van Dijk’s tandem at the heart of the defense, as well as the right-back position occupied by Trent Alexander-Arnold and left back filled by Andrew Robertson.
As a result, Gareth Southgate, England national team coach, has not reached out to him lately in the international break. Gomez’s chance in playing in the 2020 European Cup has been threatened. However, Gomez wants to continue to work hard at Liverpool.
“I cannot blame him (Gareth Southgate). He spoke to me and is a great manager, but I must understand that I have to play for my clubs like other players. If you want to strengthen England then you are expected to play often, so I have to continue to work hard, “said Gomez, as reported by Goal.
“Every footballer wants to play. This makes me frustrated. At the same time, I understand we are European champions and the guys are doing well right now. Appreciation for them. All I can do is keep thinking calmly and work hard.”
The difficulty of Gomez competing in the Liverpool main squad was understandable. Klopp already has his best quartet in the area. Not only Gomez, Dejan Lovren, and Nathaniel Clyne who also suffered the same fate.