Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is relishing playing in a new position for the Reds, saying that he is enjoying running up and down the wings in his role as a left-back.
Gomez has arrived at Anfield from Championship outfit Charlton Athletic and has found himself a place in manager Brendan Rodgers’ starting eleven, albeit one which is different from his role at his previous club.
The 18-year-old turned out for the Addicks at centre-back or as a right-back, but at the Merseyside giants he has been utilised as a left-back.
However, the youngster is relishing the new challenge and feels that the role is helping him add more facets to his game.
"At Charlton, I was playing at right-back so I suppose it’s similar but it is a bit different being on my weaker foot", he told the FA in an interview.
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"But, it’s all helping me.”
Gomez, who has earned himself a place in the England Under-21 side, has added that he would eventually like to ply his trade as a central defender, however, he is relishing his current role with the Reds.
“I’d like to play centre-back eventually in the coming years, but it helps me positionally to play as a full-back.
"And I’m enjoying it, getting up and down the wing and it’s been good”, he concluded.
