Topic: European and World Champion and all round Big Man Joseph Dave Gomez

[duvva 💅]

Yep at least one of those shots wasn’t the right choice but excellent again

[BobPaisley3]

If player of the year awards were tomorrow night he’d win, let’s hope he keeps this run of form going. Deserves a rest Sunday.

[MonsLibpool]

He looks like he can play in midfield as well. At one point, he brilliantly received it on the half-turn, putting a Fulham player on his arse.

He could be the new James Milner.

[Studgotelli]

You sound a bit unwell. Take your doom mongering elsewhere.

Another great game from Joe

[farawayred]

What a player to have in the team - exceptional versatility and gives the same level of performance regardless in what position he plays. Perhaps the different aspects of the different positions keep him more focused.

[Samie]

I'm ready to call it...PAULO MALDINI COME OUTSIDE!

[duvva 💅]

I'm ready to call it...PAULO MALDINI COME OUTSIDE!

Ain’t nobody, like Paulo Maldini…

Nah doesn’t scan mate

[nerdster4]

Colossal season so far .

[William Regal]

What a season he is having, one of our players of the year so far imo

[Buck Pete]

Great again but wish he'd just get his goal so he can stop with the pot shots.

Not watched the game back yet but from where I was sitting that screamer he hit in the first half looked destined for the top corner.

Pesky defender

[Nick110581]

Always been a massive fan of his. He’s so versatile and tough.

Cannot wait for his first goal.

[newterp]

So....how do we keep him involved now in 3/4 games with Robbo back, Trent back, and Bradley looking like we should get him minutes too.

[Ray K]

So....how do we keep him involved now in 3/4 games with Robbo back, Trent back, and Bradley looking like we should get him minutes too.

I think we'll see more rotation for the remainder of the season. We could be on track for 63 games if all goes well in the Europa/FA Cup, and the argument is that when we did the same in 20/21 the players were shattered by the end of the season. By the time we hit Paris there was nothing left in the tank.  With Joe more than capable of playing across the back 4 and Bradley and Quansah coming through this season, there shouldn't be as much miles in the legs.

Lovely interview with Sturridge before the game. I think everyone likes Joe.

[Coolie High]

So....how do we keep him involved now in 3/4 games with Robbo back, Trent back, and Bradley looking like we should get him minutes too.

Play him CB.

[Scottymuser]

If player of the year awards were tomorrow night he’d win, let’s hope he keeps this run of form going. Deserves a rest Sunday.

Nope, that is still Mo Salah.  14 goals and 8 assists at one every 79 mins is still the second best of anyone in the league by far, behind Haaland's 72 mins; the only other 3 who have a goal or assist every 100 mins or better are Cole Palmer (95 mins), Nunez (93), Chris fucking Wood (91) and Callum Wilson (90).  Just because he is this good most seasons, does not mean he is not our best player still this season.

[jackh]

Man, if Internet conviction could be bottled...

[BobPaisley3]

Nope, that is still Mo Salah.  14 goals and 8 assists at one every 79 mins is still the second best of anyone in the league by far, behind Haaland's 72 mins; the only other 3 who have a goal or assist every 100 mins or better are Cole Palmer (95 mins), Nunez (93), Chris fucking Wood (91) and Callum Wilson (90).  Just because he is this good most seasons, does not mean he is not our best player still this season.

Nope, it’s Joe Gomez.

[farawayred]

One thing is for sure, it's between Gomez and Salah. And between the two of them, they scored a lot of goals! 

[duvva 💅]

So....how do we keep him involved now in 3/4 games with Robbo back, Trent back, and Bradley looking like we should get him minutes too.

I don’t think with two games a week and the possibility of further injuries he’ll struggle for game time even if he’s not in Jurgen’s first XI when everyone’s fit

[Indomitable_Carp]

Exactly. We're still in four competitions. He's been immense this season. I don't think he'll be struggling for game time.

[DiggerJohn]

Come on Joe you have to score for Jurgen now before he leaves

[jepovic]

Only player outlasting Klopp?

[duvva 💅]

Come on Joe you have to score for Jurgen now before he leaves

Might see Jurgen run on the pitch to celebrate one last time if that happens

[DiggerJohn]

Might see Jurgen run on the pitch to celebrate one last time if that happens

And pull a hammy. One highlight was him breaking his glasses when Lallana scored against Norwich

[harleydanger]

Only player outlasting Klopp?

It’s written in the stars. The only player remaining from Klopps arrival. Gomez goal to win the league on the last day.

[MonsLibpool]

I'm convinced he can play in midfield.  Good passing and he can put his foot in.

Great pass to Bradley in the first half.

[Bobinhood]

Brilliant again today. Total Baller.

[newterp]

Brilliant again today. Total Baller.

shot caller, too

[Wilmo]

It’s written in the stars. The only player remaining from Klopps arrival. Gomez goal to win the league on the last day.

Goosebumps just reading that haha

Love Joe, so happy for him. Always been an exceptional talent.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Solid as a rock, seems to have regained confidence in his own body.

[BobPaisley3]

Solid as a rock, seems to have regained confidence in his own body.

Hope he’s getting loads of stick about Bradley scoring from right back in only his third game 

[Gus 1855]

Rather gone under the radar how good Joe's been of late.

I'm no tactical expert, but to be it looks rather like Joe's taken on the inverted full back roll from the left in Trent's absence. But, managed to do it without being defensively exposed.

If we had the Man City game next week, I'm not sure I wouldn't pick Joe ahead of Robertson at the moment.

[ScottScott]

He's the best defender in the league at the minute. I wouldn't be in any rush to drop him for Robbo

The shouts to shoot need to fuck off though, proper small time

[Gerard00]

Definitely needs kudos for his performances this season.I remember a few seasons when he was seen as a bit of a calamity and a lot (myself included) were saying hes not good enough. Fair play Joe I was wrong.

Whether its the system or his own return to form hes been brilliant this season.

[thaddeus]

Definitely needs kudos for his performances this season.I remember a few seasons when he was seen as a bit of a calamity and a lot (myself included) were saying hes not good enough. Fair play Joe I was wrong.

Whether its the system or his own return to form hes been brilliant this season.

I think he's benefitted from moving back to full-back as well.  The one weakness in his game was occasionally misjudging high balls and getting caught under them or not dealing with them fully.  Less of an issue at full-back than in central defence.

I expect he was earmarked to be primarily a central defender this season but with the injuries to our full-backs and the emergence of Quansah he's only started in central defence once in the league this season (way back at the start of September against Villa).

The track record of our players coming back to their best after serious injuries isn't great - probably the same for most clubs - but delighted to see Gomez do so after multiple serious injuries.

[Haggis36]

Is he in actual fact... our best left back...?

Like not in a covering for freak injuries to Robbo and Tsimikas way. But in a - he's first choice there when everyone is fit kind of way? And not in a short-term "well he doesn't deserve to be dropped at the moment" way.

Love Robbo, and Tsimikas has done well this season, but this is the most assured we've looked down that side in a few years in my opinion.

[rscanderlech]

Is he in actual fact... our best left back...?

Like not in a covering for freak injuries to Robbo and Tsimikas way. But in a - he's first choice there when everyone is fit kind of way? And not in a short-term "well he doesn't deserve to be dropped at the moment" way.

Love Robbo, and Tsimikas has done well this season, but this is the most assured we've looked down that side in a few years in my opinion.

The guy’s a supreme athlete, excellent defender, and has good technique. The only drawback is his weak left foot.

[Kopenhagen]

Is he in actual fact... our best left back...?

Like not in a covering for freak injuries to Robbo and Tsimikas way. But in a - he's first choice there when everyone is fit kind of way? And not in a short-term "well he doesn't deserve to be dropped at the moment" way.

Love Robbo, and Tsimikas has done well this season, but this is the most assured we've looked down that side in a few years in my opinion.

I wouldn't drop him for Robertson right now for sure. We've looked a lot better at the back with Gomez there.

[thaddeus]

I wouldn't drop him for Robertson right now for sure. We've looked a lot better at the back with Gomez there.

But then Robbo bombed down to the corner flag and dinked a lovely cross onto Darwin's forehead for him to head against the crossbar.  Gomez probably isn't doing that.

For me we now have two full-back pairs.  Trent as the inverting right back with Robbo as a more traditional left back and Gomez as the inverting left back with Bradley as a more traditional right back.  Trent and Robbo partnership likely gets the big games.

Gomez could also be the inverting right back and has been a few times earlier this season.

[jillcwhomever]

But then Robbo bombed down to the corner flag and dinked a lovely cross onto Darwin's forehead for him to head against the crossbar.  Gomez probably isn't doing that.

For me we now have two full-back pairs.  Trent as the inverting right back with Robbo as a more traditional left back and Gomez as the inverting left back with Bradley as a more traditional right back.  Trent and Robbo partnership likely gets the big games.

Gomez could also be the inverting right back and has been a few times earlier this season.

Gomez has put in some really good crosses as well, his crossing has really improved since playing there.