Andoni Iraola reacts to 'worst news' after Sunderland win as Liverpool boss offers injury update
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAndoni IraolaAndoni Iraola was pleased with how his team played against Sunderland as Liverpool kicked off its pre-season tour, but the injury to Joe Gomez was far from welcome newsLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during a press conference.(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Andoni Iraola was unable to offer a full diagnosis on the injury that Joe Gomez sustained against Sunderland, with the center-back limping off just seven minutes into the first summer friendly.But the Reds boss expects to have Jeremy Jacquet back available again before the end of the US tour after the Frenchman sat out the game in Nashville with a minor injury issue being managed.Gomez appeared to pick up a muscle injury, but Iraola couldn't offer any further detail when he was asked by LFCTV about the setback. The 28-year-old will be assessed and no risks will be taken moving forward."The worst news straight away was the injury of Joe," Iraola said.
They have now arrived in Chicago, where the Reds are based.Having missed several months through injury already this calendar year, Liverpool took extra care with Jacquet. His absence was primarily precautionary."He has been training very well," Iraola said.
"He will play probably the last game of this US tour."Giovanni Leoni is still not available as he comes back from an ACL injury, while Virgil van Dijk is not set to rejoin his teammates until they are back in the UK.Conor Bradley, Iraola said last week, could yet be out for another few months.It means, around a month before the new season starts, that Liverpool looks very light at the back. Young center-back duo Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe were excellent against Sunderland, but can't be relied on every week.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni IraolaSunderland AFCJoe GomezJeremy Jacquet