Garth Crooks describes Liverpool defender Joe Gomez as a 'unique talent' after starting at right-back in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold during the Reds' 2-0 win at home to Watford on Saturday afternoon.
Gomez has struggled for game time this season after finding himself fourth in the centre back pecking order following a horrific knee injury he suffered on England duty in November 2021. The 24-year-old finds himself behind Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and new arrival Ibrahima Konate.
The England international has been linked with a move away from Anfield in the summer - with Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa reportedly rumoured to be interested - but Gomez could work his way back to being a starter at Liverpool if he was to be patient.
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With Alexander-Arnold on the bench against Watford after a fast recovery from a hamstring injury, it seems unlikely Gomez will carry on in the right-back role, but he reminded Liverpool fans of his talents as he was selected for Crooks' team of the week.
"Great to see Joe Gomez back in the Liverpool line-up. Injuries have blighted his career but the way he was spraying those balls into the Watford goal area for Diogo Jota to attack was just mesmerising," said Crooks in his BBC Sport column.
"Gomez needs a run of league games to get him back to the form that made him a certainty for international selection. There are very few English defenders who can play anywhere across the back four but Gomez can. He is a rare talent and on his day quite brilliant."
