The Reds are very short at left-back with both Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas out with long-term injuries. Joe Gomez could be very good there, but he is weak now.
Gomez has established himself as the main defender on the right and the central defender attack has also been strengthened due to Joel Matip’s injury. Many expected Liverpool to hit the transfer market in search of a new left-back, but the Reds have shown no interest. Why hire someone who will be fully available in a month or two? Instead, they reminded him that he used Beck’s Dundee format.
The teenager has been in fine form and is one of Scotland’s best left-backs, making 17 appearances. So much so that Celtic and Rangers both tried to sign him this month. However, Liverpool see him as important cover on the left flank. You can’t do that on Sunday.
Beck is currently serving a one-match ban from the Scottish League Cup and it is understood the ban will also apply to the FA Cup. No, this is not what many people experience.Therefore, Liverpool cannot use Beck as a left-back in the match against Arsenal. Instead, Gomez should be the pick here. Klopp has no other options.Instead, Beck should be fit enough to replace Gomez and face Fulham in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. This goes beyond giving a good discount and justifying a withdrawal.So those who want to see what all the fuss is about will have to wait a bit, but not too long.
