Liverpool came from behind to avoid a massive scare at Anfield as they secured all three points and continued their unbeaten run in the top-flight.
Jurgen Klopp’s men defeated West Ham United 3-2 to move to within just four wins of that elusive title with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane being the second-half saviours, although they can also thank visiting goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski for a pair of clangers.
After conceding two goals, fans weren’t best pleased with their defence and centre-back Joe Gomez, in particular, came in for some criticism on social media.
Here’s what has been said…
Shocking from Gomez
— Harvey Wright (@Harvey000777) February 24, 2020
Stupid gomez
— Billy (@Billynrss) February 24, 2020
The only issue I have with Gomez is how bad he is in the air
— RhysW1120 (@RhysW_LFC) February 24, 2020
Gomez was poor in that play that’s why bro
— – (@JurgenKloppLFC_) February 24, 2020
Gomez poor today #LFC
— Abdulaziz 🔴🏆6️⃣ (@a_elsouri) February 24, 2020
Gomez has been poor today. Arguably could have done better for both goals
— Josh (@LFCJosh23) February 24, 2020
VVD and Gomez and Alisson all at fault for West Ham goals
Truly shocking #LFC
— SCARFACE (@LFC_LION) February 24, 2020
What is Gomez doing ??? Two howlers
— Harvey Wright (@Harvey000777) February 24, 2020
Joe Gomez decided not to turn up tonight?
— JC (@JAM_LFC) February 24, 2020
Joe Gomez has not had a good night. #LFC
— TJS (@tommy_schultz) February 24, 2020
There were plenty of words used to describe his showing, including “shocking” and “poor” whilst one supporter brandished him as stupid for his role in the West Ham goals.
Another fan even pondered if the England international had even turned up for the game.
Per SofaScore, Gomez recorded three tackles but won just 50% of his aerial duels, which is why a further member of the Anfield faithful called him out on his poor ability in the air.
This was a recurring theme as others brought up Joel Matip’s name as at 6 foot 5, he wins plenty of his headers.
According to the supporter below, the 22-year-old tends to get bullied by opposition players.
I miss Matip in there Gomez one weakeness is aerially he tends to get bullied
— LFC (@DavidElliott720) February 24, 2020
Matip > Gomez
— Prices.🔴LFC (@PTBooms) February 24, 2020
Gomez is poor. Overrated. Missed Matip!
— Ash Liverpool4ever (@Ashpool4ever) February 24, 2020
Gomez was even called “overrated” by another fan and his performance was deemed so bad that one claimed to be missing Dejan Lovren…
Gomez making me miss Lovren what a weird world
— lfc (@ynwaliverpooI) February 24, 2020
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