I think there is too much panic in here. The way some of you are going on you'd think our entire back line has just gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson (in 1987, not 2017). Just relax. Matip will be on that pitch. Keep the faith.
Yes indeed, no need for panic. There could still be a good chance that Matip will play, but even if he doesn't, so what? It would be a good opportunity to see what Gomez is all about.
Pretty sure Gomez would have started more games for us at CB this season if not for his injury, and this could just be the making of him as a Liverpool CB.
He'll also already be familiar with Benteke from training early last season too which should help.
Also, our situation isn't as bad as United, who have one fit CB with a hectic schedule for the rest of the season