Liverpool vs Sion: Joe Gomez happy to get a grounding in Europe

European break: Gomez has dropped out of Brendan Rodgers' Premier League side
Tom Dutton1 October 2015

Joe Gomez is keen to use the Europa League to continue his development after losing his starting place in the Liverpool team.

The 18-year-old was a surprise choice at left-back for the first four Premier League matches after arriving from Charlton for £3.5million in the summer.

However, a switch to three centre‑backs saw him drop out of the side but he started in the Reds’ Europa League opener in Bordeaux a fortnight ago and is expected to do so against Sion at Anfield tonight.

“It’s been a great experience for me getting the game time,” said Gomez, who shone at right-back for Charlton last term. “I’ve learned a lot already and I’m looking to keep on working. I had aspirations to come in and be involved and try and have an impact but I knew with me being young that I might have to bide my time.

“But at the same time I wanted to come to the club to play under a manager like Brendan Rodgers, who gives young players a chance, so I have to take the opportunities I get.

“The Europa League is a massive competition and we want to do as well as we can in it.”

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