Liverpool continued their Premier League dominance with a convincing victory over Aston Villa at Anfield over the weekend. The match saw new signing Dominik Szoboszlai scoring his debut goal, while Mo Salah added to his goal tally.

While Liverpool is renowned for its attacking prowess, Alan Shearer gave credit to the defenders, particularly Joe Gomez, for their performance. In his team of the week selection for the official Premier League website, Shearer chose Gomez as the sole representative from Liverpool.

Despite incredible hat-tricks by players like Son, Ferguson, and Haaland, Liverpool’s forwards didn’t make it into Shearer’s team. However, Shearer had high praise for Gomez, emphasizing that there was nothing to fault in his performance and describing it as “impressive.”

Gomez’s strong performance will be a source of delight for both him and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. During the summer, there were speculations about Gomez potentially leaving the club, and he has faced criticism for inconsistent displays in the past.

For Liverpool, Gomez’s resurgence can be likened to a new signing. This summer, Liverpool focused on revamping their midfield while largely retaining the rest of the squad. Seeing Gomez return to form and perform well is undoubtedly a positive development. At 26 years old, he still has ample time to continue developing his talents.

Liverpool has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, and if players like Gomez maintain their form, a title challenge could be in the cards. Gomez will undoubtedly be pleased with this recognition, validating his recent performances.