Joe Gomez suffers fresh injury scare just eight minutes into Liverpool preseason

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJoe Gomez suffered a fresh injury scare just eight minutes into Liverpool’s pre-season opener, raising concerns over the defender’s fitness ahead of the new seasonJoe Gomez was forced off injured after just eight minutes(Image: LFCTV/Screenshot)Joe Gomez suffered an early injury scare as Liverpool’s pre-season preparations under Andoni Iraola were disrupted during their opening friendly against Sunderland.The defender was forced to leave the field after just eight minutes in Nashville, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Gomez had been handed a starting role as Iraola began assessing his squad ahead of the new season.The extent of the issue remains unclear with the defender able to walk off the pitch after he was replaced by Austrian teenager Ifeanyi Ndukwe.

The setback will be a concern for the Reds, with defensive options already being monitored during the summer transfer window.Gomez has endured several injury problems throughout his Liverpool career, limiting his regular involvement.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @‌Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.