Early setback for Jurgen Klopp as knee injury rules Joe Gomez out for season

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

The 18-year-old was forced from the field after injuring his right knee in the 80th minute of England U21s’ 3-0 victory against Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

England U21 boss Gareth Southgate moved to ease fears over the extent of Gomez’s injury after the game, but Liverpool will hold a press conference today where they are expected to confirm that the 18-year-old left-back’s season is over.