Liverpool dealt blow as key player gets subbed out after picking up knock against West Ham

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Liverpool have faced a major injury blow as key defender Joe Gomez was subbed off after being knocked off during their clash against West Ham United on Sunday, December 29. Gomez was replaced by Jarell Quansah.

Liverpool were already leading 1-0, courtesy of a Luis Diaz goal (30'). In the 37th minute, Gomez was knocked off while closing down on a West Ham attacker and limped out of the pitch. Two more goals in the first half by Cody Gakpo (40') and Mohamed Salah (44') cemented a 3-0 lead for the Reds.