Three things learned from Inter Milan vs Liverpool as fringe player cements himself as key man in huge win - opinion
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Liverpool and Inter Milan faced off in a Champions League fixture on Tuesday evening.With Mohamed Salah left at home and a couple of players sidelined, Arne Slot was forced to make some key changes.Surprisingly, Joe Gomez was given the nod at right-back ahead of Conor Bradley, despite the latter being set to miss this weekend’s Premier League game due to suspension.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Who was your Man of the Match during Liverpool’s brilliant 1-0 win over Inter Milan?
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Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Arne Slot’s right-back decision was boldSurprisingly, Joe Gomez started the meeting on the right of Liverpool’s back-four.Conor Bradley returned to the squad against Leeds United following an injury lay-off and provided an assist for Ekitike.However, Bradley was booked in that clash and will now miss the meeting with Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend.So, given Gomez has been playing through an injury in recent weeks, the decision to start him against Inter seemed somewhat odd.It means the defender will have to play twice in one week after featuring in all three of the Reds’ matches last term.With Jeremie Frimpong still sidelined, let’s hope nothing happens to Gomez before or during the Brighton clash; otherwise, we will be back to having a central midfielder filling in at right-back.Curtis Jones needs to start moreOne thing has become apparent in the last 180 minutes of football Liverpool have played: Jones needs to start more.The midfielder was one of the better performers against Leeds on Saturday, providing a line of cover for the defence in a midfield pivot alongside Ryan Gravenberch.Granted, it all went a bit wrong at Elland Road thanks to Konate’s silly penalty, but the midfield duo were once again excellent against Inter.Jones has been in and out of the team this term, but the energy and creativity he adds cannot be underestimated. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox