BBC pundit mesmerised by Tottenham target Joe Gomez in Liverpool win

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Garth Crooks has told BBC Sport that Joe Gomez is a rare talent following his latest display for Liverpool, while he labelled the Tottenham Hotspur target’s distribution mesmerising.

Gomez was handed only his second Premier League start of the season on Saturday as the Reds faced Watford. Of course, Jurgen Klopp’s men face a massive run of games in the coming weeks.

The 24-year-old started ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back once again. And he went on to make a decisive impact against the Hornets. It was his assist that set up Diogo Jota for the opening goal.

It was a sublime cross from the defender. And it was certainly a reminder of the quality he provides. Of course, Gomez was a key part of the side that won the Premier League title in 2020.

His lack of game-time has led to speculation about his future ahead of the summer. Tottenham reportedly want Gomez, while West Ham and Newcastle are also keen on the England international.

And Crooks clearly believes that Liverpool would be making a mistake letting Gomez leave to a club such as Tottenham as he named him in his team of the week.

“Great to see Joe Gomez back in the Liverpool line-up. Injuries have blighted his career but the way he was spraying those balls into the Watford goal area for Diogo Jota to attack was just mesmerising,” he told BBC Sport.

“Gomez needs a run of league games to get him back to the form that made him a certainty for international selection.

“There are very few English defenders who can play anywhere across the back four but Gomez can. He is a rare talent and on his day quite brilliant.”

Tottenham will certainly want to monitor Gomez game-time as Liverpool chase historic quadruple

Liverpool still have three trophies to fight for this season. So Klopp certainly has reason to rotate his options. And he most definitely has the quality to do so.

Gomez is one of those who will hope for plenty of chances, and Tottenham may be amongst the clubs who monitor how much he is involved.

The defender would be forgiven for wanting assurances ahead of next season. And if Liverpool are not prepared to offer them, perhaps he may be tempted to consider his options.