Andoni Iraola handed Liverpool setback as injury blow confirmed

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola already has another injury to deal with after the team failed to come through this summer's first pre-season friendly against Sunderland unscathedAndoni Iraola has confirmed that Joe Gomez sustained a muscle injury during Liverpool's first pre-season friendly against Sunderland. The Reds' head coach believes "it will be impossible" to have him available for the start of the Premier League season.Iraola said during a press conference in Chicago: "Joe has a muscle injury.

It was quite clear since he complained straightaway, so he will be out for some weeks."It’s difficult to say (in terms of a timescale) – normally one month. If it goes very well then a little bit less.

If it goes bad then a bit more. But I think it will be impossible to have him for the start of the season because we are not so far from that but it shouldn’t be a lot more."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Joe GomezSunderland AFCLiverpool FCPre-season friendlies