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His squad secured a 4-2 victory in Nashville to kick off their US tour. Gomez started the match at center-back and captained Liverpool, but was forced off in the eighth minute.
His early departure highlighted Iraola's defensive woes, with new signing Jeremy Jacquet currently unavailable and Giovanni Leoni recovering from a long-term absence. Iraola recently stated that his team's defense is a significant concern.
“The worst news was Joe's injury right away. Until now, we could be satisfied because we completed the training process without injuries,” Iraola commented.
His team is set to play their next match in New York against Wrexham, followed by a game in Chicago against Leeds. “There are many things we need to improve. You could feel the heavy legs after the players had only been training until now. So, we lacked freshness. But it gives us a good starting point for improvement.”
Virgil van Dijk was not in the squad, having been granted extended leave after the World Cup. Other World Cup participants, Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Ryan Gravenberch, are expected to join the team soon.
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