'It was a severely testing period': Gomez shares message of gratitude after Hertha appearance

Joe Gomez suffered a season-ending injury last season, which was unfortunately not a new experience for the centre-back, having suffered through similarly large issues in 2015 as well as 2019.

Coming back and performing after having suffered injuries of this magnitude can be an issue for players once, let alone thrice, and Gomez took to social media to make a statement after featuring in the friendly against Hertha.

He wrote: “It’s hard to put into words my gratitude at having been able to put on the red shirt again.

“It’s been a period that has severely tested me physically and emotionally. One that I don’t feel I would have come through without the support of those around me.

“A special thanks to the phenomenal surgeon, physios and rehab specialists who’ve guided me through this – each one of them knows how grateful I am.

“Big love to all the LFC family for your support and words of encouragement; that’s staff and fans.

“And most importantly to my wife and family, who are my reason to do it all. I’m thankful. Onwards and upwards.”

With the signing of Konate and the return of Van Dijk and Matip, Gomez faces a battle to get back into the starting XI but if anyone has shown they can bounce back and make it happen, it's Liverpool's No. 12.