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title: "Gomez thankful for Rodgers’ faith"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Sam Davies"
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published: "2015-08-10T18:51:57Z"
modified: "2015-08-15T14:55:51Z"
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# Gomez thankful for Rodgers’ faith

Liverpool new boy Joe Gomez is thankful for the faith in him that manager Brendan Rodgers has shown.

The 18-year-old signed from Championship side Charlton Athletic in the summer and made his competitive debut against Stoke on Sunday.

The youngster was selected to start the game at left-back ahead of Alberto Moreno and looked impressive during his 90-minute display.

However, Gomez never thought he would get his opportunity so early on in his Liverpool career.

Speaking to [LiverpoolFC.com,](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/191032-gomez-i-could-never-have-dreamed-of-this) Gomez said: *“It was a great experience and obviously getting the win at the end made it better,” he said.*

*“The last few months, I would never have dreamed that I’d get the opportunity as quickly as I have.”*

The England Under-19 international looked confident at the Britannia Stadium after an impressive pre-season away in the Far East and Asia, and added:

*“It’s just thanks to the team and the gaffer for giving me the opportunity to play, but it was a good result for the team and that’s the main thing.*

*“One of the reasons I wanted to come to Liverpool is because Brendan is such a great manager giving young players opportunities and I’m thankful for that.”*

Liverpool returned to the Potteries after they were thumped 6-1 last season and Gomez revealed those players who featured wanted to ensure that they made amends for their previous visit.

*“It was only used as motivation to come back here and get a result,”* he continued.

*“I don’t think there was any negativity about looking back at what happened.*

*“All the boys used it as motivation and it made it that bit more important to try and get the win.”*