PREMIER - Liverpool, Joe Gomez: "Captaining the team was a massive honour"

Appointed captain  for last night Carabao Cup away match against Norwich City, won by a 0-3 outcome, Liverpool power centre-back Joe Gomez stated:

“It was a massive honour. Obviously after the period I’ve had, the different injuries and coming back, I’m relishing every minute and on top of that, to be able to captain the side was unbelievable. I really enjoyed it.

You’re responsible to try to lead as best you can. Everyone does that in different ways. I knew you don’t want to do anything over the top or out of the ordinary, you want to be yourself. The boys, everyone is unbelievable so there’s not much you need to say; it’s just about trying to be confident and give as much encouragement as possible.

They all did unbelievable. We saw glimpses in pre-season of how good they are, a lot of training sessions they come up and train with us. They all did unbelievable.  It’s not easy to come away without much rhythm and make your debut away at a tough place like this. Each of them did especially well.

We obviously knew it was going to be a tough test, coming away to a Premier League team with this many changes. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy. But to come away with a clean sheet and be as clinical as we were, was really positive. Obviously they had their phases in the game but I think overall we can be really happy.

That desire, just try to apply it every day in the gym and on the training pitch. That’s all I can do. I know I’m at a top team with unbelievable players around me and part of that is just trying to play your part to push them. Aside from that, it’s just patience. I’m enjoying being part of it and being fit. I’m at a great facility with great people, a great club. I’ve got to enjoy that and just be ready for when the time comes”.