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Liverpool Eye Joe Gomez Return as Arne Slot Plans Season Run-In

Liverpool are cautiously optimistic that Joe Gomez will return to action before the current campaign draws to a close. The defender, who suffered an injury in the early minutes of the FA Cup clash at Plymouth Argyle on February 9, has been a long-term absentee. Since then, Gomez has not trained with the squad, yet there are encouraging signs as the season enters its final stretch.

Arne Slot, who succeeded Jürgen Klopp last summer, offered an update on the versatile No.2’s condition and outlined a potential return in the coming weeks.

“If his recovery goes well, he would be able to [play] maybe in the last one or two games of the season,” Slot said.

That projection, while cautious, gives Liverpool fans hope that Gomez might play a part in crucial late fixtures as they look to secure their 20th league title.

Cautious Optimism in Slot’s Approach

Slot was careful not to overpromise, acknowledging the time needed to rebuild match fitness following a prolonged layoff. His measured tone echoed recent reflections on other squad members returning from injury, highlighting the club’s preference for gradual reintegration over immediate risk.

“But he is still not training with us yet. But he is coming closer and closer to train with the team,” Slot continued.

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“But then he’s been out for a long time. We were just discussing Conor Bradley – it took him a while before he could even come in or have a long start.”

The comparison with Bradley underscores the patience required during rehabilitation. It’s a reminder that returning to the pitch is as much about timing as it is about medical clearance.

What Gomez Brings to Liverpool

Joe Gomez’s absence has left a noticeable gap in Liverpool’s defensive flexibility. Capable of operating both centrally and as a full-back, his tactical intelligence and composure under pressure offer Slot options in high-stakes matches. His return, even if brief, could serve as a crucial boost to squad depth as fixtures pile up.

Should Gomez make it back before the final whistle of 2024-25, it will mark not just a personal milestone but also add further solidity to a side reshaping itself under new management.

“I think he [Gomez] will be available in the last one, two or three games if his recovery goes the way as planned.”

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Slot’s Growing Influence at Anfield

Arne Slot’s approach to squad management—methodical, pragmatic, and always considering long-term sustainability—continues to impress observers. With Liverpool navigating injuries across the season, how he handles Gomez’s return will be another litmus test of his evolving tenure.

For now, supporters will be eager to see one of the club’s most experienced defenders back on the pitch, even if only for the season’s final chapters.