PREMIER LEAGUE Defender Joe Gomez urges Liverpool to bounce back
Liverpool — Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has urged his teammates to bounce back from the draw in the Merseyside derby when they host West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday. The Reds were held 1-1 by Everton at Anfield despite having the bulk of possession after Wayne Rooney’s penalty cancelled out Mohamed Salah’s opening goal. The result leaves Liverpool in fourth spot, 16 points off leaders Manchester City. Gomez says that the visit of the Baggies so soon after that result gives Liverpool the opportunity to address their frustrations, even if West Brom adopt a similar defensive approach to Everton. "That’s one of the positives," said Gomez. "Obviously it’s tough, it’s a gruelling schedule but it gives you a chance to try and fix it straight away. "We’ve seen it a few times this season at Anfield — people know the attacking threats we have and tend to sit off a bit, especially because we are so quick on the counter." Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was criticised for leaving out Brazilian...
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