Joe Gomez ruled out of trip to Chelsea

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that defender Joe Gomez will miss the clash with Chelsea on Sunday, but he expects the defender to be available for the Champions League final and possibly the last game of the season against Brighton.

Gomez picked up a knock in the recent home draw to Stoke City, one that kept him at home whilst Liverpool travelled to face AS Roma in the Champions League semi-final.

It seems like the Reds are not 100% sure of Gomez’s issue but Klopp wass adamant he will be back in time to face Real Madrid.

Joe is still waiting for final assessment so we can really figure out what it is exactly. We will know about it in a few days probably, but he is not available for Chelsea.

Gomez’s injury means that Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely to play at right-back again at Stamford Bridge, although if Klopp feels that the teenager needs a rest, he does have Nathaniel Clyne available for selection.