Jurgen Klopp takes aim at England boss Gareth Southgate after Liverpool’s draw with Manchester City as Reds boss digs at Three Lions gaffer for Euro 2024 squad
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- The German boss investigated selection choices with Southgate in the run-up to the 2024 European Championship
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Jurgen Klopp took aim at England manager Gareth Southgate after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Liverpool’s clash with City at Anfield ended in a tense stalemate, leaving the Premier League title race wide open.
Despite an early attack from City, Klopp’s side gained strength as the match progressed. Liverpool dominated possession and created numerous chances, although they were unable to secure a win.
One notable absence was centre-back Ibrahima Konate, who picked up an injury during Liverpool’s recent 5-1 win over Sparta Prague.
In Konate’s absence, Joe Gomez stepped into the starting line-up and put in a solid performance, effectively containing the threats of Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne.
Joe Gomez put in a strong performance against Manchester City
The Liverpool defender has been performing strongly for Liverpool all season
Gomez was effective in keeping the advances of Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne to a minimum
After the match, Klopp questioned why Gomez, who last played for England in October 2020, has been consistently overlooked in the national team squad.
“Joe Gomez. Gareth (Southgate), to be honest,” Klopp told Sky Sports after the match.
Gomez’s last appearance for England came in a friendly against Wales, and despite being included in the squads for UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium and Denmark later that month, he saw no playing time.
Southgate, who made Gomez his England debut in 2017, has used him only sparingly, with Gomez scoring just 11 caps for the Three Lions.
With limited options to claim a place in the England squad ahead of the European Championships in Germany this summer, Gomez faces an uphill battle.
England’s upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, followed by games against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland in June, will be crucial for Southgate to complete his squad for the 2024 Euros.
England’s Euro 2024 campaign starts on June 16 against Serbia.