Joe Gomez has revealed he played Monopoly until 4am the night Liverpool beat Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield.
The 22-year-old was a late substitute in arguably the greatest night in Anfield’s history last season, as the Reds overturned a 3-0 deficit in the Champions League semi-final.
In a fascinating interview with the The Athletic, Gomez said Monopoly was his choice of celebration, rather than going out and enjoying the victory.
We played Monopoly that night! We were up until late. We watched the highlights first on YouTube.
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Gomez may not have been a guaranteed starter at the time of the Barcelona game – injuries and Joel Matip’s form made sure of that – but he finds himself as a vital player now.
The centre-back’s absence was highlighted hugely in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Watford, with his replacement Dejan Lovren enduring a dreadful evening.
It is easy to forget that Gomez is still only 22, but he is a fantastic defender – giving away less than one foul per game in the Premier League – who I think is now Virgil van Dijk’s undisputed first-choice partner. Liverpool need him back as soon as possible, bringing a mix of pace, power, quality on the ball and an expert reading of the game.
His decision to stay in and play Monopoly all night is a testament to the mature and level-headed character that he is growing into, opting against a night out on the town.
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