Liverpool suffer major injury setback after Merseyside derby as player is ‘expected to miss a large part of the season.’

Liverpool Defender Faces Extended Spell on the Sidelines

A Liverpool player is reportedly set for a “lengthy lay-off,” dealing a major blow to Arne Slot’s squad.

As the Reds navigate a demanding run of five games in just 15 days, they kicked off with a 2-2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park. However, Slot now faces the challenge of managing without a key defender for the foreseeable future.

Tensions flared after the match, with Slot confronting referee Michael Oliver. The Liverpool manager and his assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, were both shown red cards following a heated exchange. According to lip-reading expert Jeremy Freeman, Slot was heard criticizing the officiating, calling it a “f**king disgrace” before sarcastically telling Oliver, “Great game.”

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed his frustration with the result but emphasized the need to move forward. Speaking to TNT Sports, he said, “The feeling right now is obviously disappointment… but from tomorrow, we focus on Wolves and try to get the three points.”

Now, the Premier League leaders have been hit with another setback, as The Times reports that defender Joe Gomez is facing an extended period on the sidelines.

Gomez has struggled with a persistent leg injury that previously sidelined him for ten matches. He returned in last weekend’s FA Cup fourth-round defeat to Plymouth Argyle but lasted only ten minutes before being forced off. Slot later confirmed that the issue is related to the same leg injury.

The 26-year-old defender will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the problem, but he is expected to miss a significant portion of the season.