Recent reports confirm that Joe Gomez has undergone successful surgery on his damaged knee tendon as the English international’s latest injury setback adds him to the ever-growing list of Liverpool FC first-team defensive stars on the recovery table.
Gomez is tipped to spend a significant period of time on the sidelines following him sustaining a blow to his tendon, and the central defender will surely face a challenge in order to be fit again for the ongoing season.
Jurgen Klopp already has a number of injury absentees in his squad, with Virgil van Dijk being another one of the Liverpool FC centre-backs who is unlikely to feature again this campaign, and Trent Alexander Arnold’s withdrawal off the pitch last weekend during the game against Manchester City is certain to rule out the full-back for a few weeks with a minor calf issue.
The statement, released by the Merseyside club in the aftermath of Gomez’s surgery indicates no specific timescale as to when the 23-year-old is set to return to full fitness, however, does notify the fans that Gomez will be subject to a rehabilitation programme under the guidance of the club’s medical support staff.
“Liverpool Football Club can confirm Joe Gomez has today undergone successful surgery to repair a tendon in his left knee.
“The centre-back sustained the injury during a training session with the England national team on Wednesday. The issue was isolated to Gomez’s tendon, with no damage to any other associated knee ligaments.
“The operation to correct the damage, which took place in London on Thursday morning, was a success and the 23-year-old will make a full recovery.
