The 43-year-old replied to a query referring to an update from The Times’ Paul Joyce regarding the Englishman’s future. “A little bit yes. I think he’s a valuable presence in the squad. He’s consistently dependable,” the former Red mentioned during TNT’s Liverpool vs Ipswich coverage. “Considering last year’s injuries, players like him had to step in for first-team members. He’s represented Liverpool well, so his decision to move on might be his own.”
The comments came before Liverpool’s impressive 2-0 victory against Kieran McKenna’s newly-promoted team at Portorm. Jota and Mo Salah scored, but Ryan Gravenberch stood out, particularly excelling as the deepest midfielder for the visitors.
The former Charlton Athletic player’s future is described as ‘increasingly uncertain’ by The Athletic’s James Pearce.
We would be quite disappointed if we sold the Englishman, especially if we don’t secure a suitable replacement for the defense. We’re already short-handed following Joel Matip’s contract expiration this summer. Although Sepp van den Berg has shown promise in pre-season, we have concerns about our depth at center-back. Additionally, Gomez’s versatility, which was crucial last season, would be missed.
The England international may simply be seeking more playing time, which is a reasonable goal.
