Liverpool angry over Gomez situation as more Sterling claims come to light

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Liverpool are reported to be ‘angry’ that Joe Gomez was allowed to be put into a situation that led to a high-profile bust-up with Raheem Sterling, as more details come to light about the incident that left the Reds defender sporting a scratch below his right eye.

Sterling reportedly grabbed Gomez by the throat in the England canteen, and has since apologised for the situation in which he admits he “let emotions get the better of me”.

The Manchester City forward will not be considered for England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro on Thursday after the altercation, which spilled over following Sunday’s confrontation at Anfield, a game in which Liverpool ran out 3-1 winners over Manchester City.

And The Athletic claims that ‘Liverpool are thought to be angry that Gomez has been put in this situation through no fault of his own.’

Plenty has been written about the confrontation between the pair, with some outlets suggesting the scratch on Gomez’s face had been caused by Sterling’s fingernails.

However, the Daily Mirror claimed on Wednesday that the cut came about after Sterling tried to get Gomez in a headlock, with his jewellery actually causing the abrasion under his eye.

Sterling had also allegedly said to Gomez “So you think you’re the big man?” before reportedly grappling with him.

In the aftermath, Southgate appeared to absolve Gomez of blame as the England manager batted away numerous queries he batted away on the incident.

 

“Raheem in his post last night explained for a very brief moment his emotions ran over,” Southgate said. “It would be correct to say that’s not the same for Joe.

“We are dealing with a very young squad in a sport where emotions often run high. These things happen in football. My priority is always the care and wellbeing of all my players. All my players.

“Then you have a decision to make as to whether there needs to be something further, which is my reasoning for not selecting Raheem for the game on Thursday.”