Fitness Update: Gomez Out Sunday

TL;DR

Joe Gomez will miss the upcoming Merseyside Derby against Everton due to an unspecified injury. Head coach Arne Slot confirmed Gomez's absence following his early exit during the match against PSG.

Key points

Joe Gomez will miss the Merseyside Derby against Everton.
He was taken off during the match against PSG due to discomfort.
Head coach Arne Slot confirmed the news at a pre-match press conference.

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Lucas Hernandez of Paris Saint-Germain is challenged by Joe Gomez of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain FC at Anfield on April 14, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images Joe Gomez was unexpectedly taken off in Liverpool’s loss to PSG mid-week, and head coach Arne Slot has confirmed that the defender will not be available to face Everton on Sunday in the first Merseyside Derby at the Hill-Dickinson Stadium. Gomez, who came on at the beginning of the second half on Wednesday, was taken off on the 67th minute. Details of his injury remain unknown, with “discomfort” stated as the reasoning. At the pre-Everton press conference, Arne Slot did note that Jayden Danns is making progress on his own return from injury, as the young striker was taken off injured for the U21s last month against Manchester City. He has had an injury-studded period of late, which Slot has referred to as “unlucky” despite the player’s clear hard work. Though he is back training with the U21s he is nowhere near match fit, so we should not expect to see him as a depth option any time soon. No further updates were given for long-term absentees, though the recent return of amidst all the bad news is perhaps a small bright spot. Liverpool have just the top five to play for in this final phase of the season, with additional priority in making sure what’s happened this season does not happen again in the next one.

Q&A

Why is Joe Gomez not playing against Everton?

Joe Gomez is not playing against Everton due to an unspecified injury that caused him to be taken off during the match against PSG.

What injury did Joe Gomez sustain against PSG?

The specifics of Joe Gomez's injury remain unknown, but he experienced 'discomfort' during the match against PSG.

When will Joe Gomez return to play for Liverpool?

There is currently no timeline for Joe Gomez's return to play, as details about his injury have not been disclosed.