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Klopp lauds Liverpool's 'smart decision' to tie Gomez down long term

Jurgen Klopp is thrilled Joe Gomez has agreed a new long-term contract at Liverpool, calling it a "smart decision" from both the player and the club's hierarchy.

Gomez has steadily established himself as a first-team regular at Anfield since arriving from Charlton Athletic in 2015, nailing down a place in Klopp's starting XI this term.

The 21-year-old made his England debut last year and has impressed for the Three Lions, though injury robbed him of a place in their World Cup squad.

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He sustained another injury in last week's win over Burnley, suffering a lower-leg fracture, meaning he is again set for a spell on the sidelines.