Joe Gomez has a way back into Liverpool’s starting XI and it could begin against Arsenal

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Supporters could not hide their joy in seeing the 29-year-old finally score in front of the Kop, even if it will not officially go down as a goal.Gomez slotted in at right-back, with Ronald Araujo moved centrally, and though Araujo will likely return to the right for Sunday’s clash with Arsenal, Andoni Iraola should really think about keeping Gomez in the XI at left-back.Liverpool have a LOT of attacking options and someone has to miss out 👀 What front three would you select? Gomez is a genuine option at left-back for Liverpool A big part of Gomez’s usefulness to Liverpool over the years has been his ability to play in different positions across the back line.

With Andy Robertson struggling with injury for the first time in his Liverpool career, Gomez became Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice left-back during his final season at Anfield. According to data from Transfermarkt, Gomez has played 33 matches at left-back during his career, registering two assists.

He has featured much more at both centre-back and right-back, but with Kostas Tsimikas and Milos Kerkez failing to convince, Iraola could use Gomez’s steadiness in the back line against Arsenal. Gomez should start against Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been one of the biggest proponents of playing centre-backs at full-back in recent seasons, and as the Basque comes to Anfield once again, Liverpool should take a leaf out of his book.