Arne Slot handed Liverpool selection problem vs Sunderland as Joe Gomez serves up fitness dilemma - opinion

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Joe Gomez was one of the best players on the pitch as Liverpool strolled to a 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday.The Reds were badly in need of a victory after heading into the game on the back of three consecutive heavy defeats.Thankfully, the Hammers proved to be the perfect opposition, with Liverpool able to collect a solid win and a clean sheet to boot.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Who was your man of the match during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over West Ham?

Unfortunately for Gomez, though, fitness issues may prevent him from building on it this Wednesday.Joe Gomez may not play against SunderlandLiverpool play Sunderland in midweek in what is another big Premier League match at Anfield.If the Reds can make it back-to-back wins, they will look in a much better place, and Arne Slot will have kept the wolves at bay in regards to his job.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool’s player ratings vs West Ham as Alexander Isak finally scores in narrow Reds victoryOn the back of a top display, Gomez would ordinarily expect to go again in the next match.However, the defender has been taking injections to get fit and with another game to come at the weekend, it feels like he might need protecting.After such a good performance, that is a real shame for both Gomez and Liverpool. Catch up on the highlights as Liverpool beat West Ham 2-0 Gomez must play whenever he canAlthough Gomez may not be able to play every match for Liverpool, Sunday was a reminder that is very much still a part of this squad.Given the struggles of both Frimpong and Bradley, there is a strong argument that the No.

2 is actually Liverpool’s best right-back even when everyone is fit.As a result, if Gomez is ready to play in any given match, then Slot must pick him. That will no doubt frustrate Slot, but it’s still a pleasant surprise to see Liverpool’s longest serving player back showing his worth once again.