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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Gomez picked up a hamstring injury </li><li>Quansah was introduced as a substitute</li><li>Reds coach Slot provided an update on Gomez</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Liverpool facing defensive injury crisis with Joe Gomez joining Ibrahima Konate on the sidelines as Arne Slot provides concerning update

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<p>During Liverpool’s<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-player-ratings-vs-west-ham-mohamed-salah-lionel-messi-eight-point-premier-league-lead/blt1e8a7f8c47f26e75" target="_blank"> commanding 5-0 victory</a>, Gomez sustained a hamstring injury that forced him off the field just before half-time. That comes as Liverpool’s first-choice centre-back Ibrahima Konate remains unavailable, having been sidelined since November. Gomez had formed a consistent partnership with Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool’s last six league games, stepping in for the injured Frenchman.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Against West Ham, Jarell Quansah was the only central defender available on the bench. The youngster, who last started a Premier League match on the opening day of the season, now finds himself in a crucial role. Quansah was subbed off at the break in that game at Ipswich, highlighting his lack of regular first-team experience.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After Sunday's match, Slot provided an update on Gomez and said: "You saw today an injury of Joe Gomez. In a sprint, then we all know it’s a hamstring and we all know it’s going take a while before he is back. I don’t know how long but he will be out for quite a bit. These situations can happen in a season.”</p><p></p>

WHAT SLOT SAID

<p>Despite the concerning state of Liverpool’s defence, there is a glimmer of hope. Ahead of the West Ham game, Slot hinted at the possibility of Konate making his return in time for Liverpool’s highly-anticipated clash with Manchester United on January 5.</p><p>“They (Konate and Conor Bradley) will not be back for West Ham United, but then there is a week in between (before the game against Manchester United) so let’s see how close they are then,” Slot said, via the club’s website.</p>

WHEN WILL KONATE RETURN?

<p>Liverpool’s win over West Ham extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points, with second-placed Nottingham Forest trailing after playing an additional game. However, the defensive injuries present a potential stumbling block in their title pursuit, especially as they gear up for a packed schedule in January. The reliance on young players like Quansah could be pivotal in maintaining their momentum as they gear up to face the Red Devils.</p>

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Liverpool facing defensive injury crisis with Joe Gomez joining Ibrahima Konate on the sidelines as Arne Slot provides concerning update | Goal.com

Liverpool are facing a defensive injury crisis with Joe Gomez forced off during the rout of West Ham on Sunday.