Former Liverpool defender says Gordon won’t get game time

Former defender Glen Johnson highlighted that Anthony Gordon will struggle to break into the first team.

Johnson said “I really like him as a player, but where would he play at Liverpool? I think a few of the players at Liverpool in his position would be ahead of him in the pecking order if that move was to happen.

“As a player I like him, but is he a player that Liverpool really need? I’m not sure, but it could make more sense if Mo Salah was to leave.

“If Mo stays however, then I don’t believe they need him. I don’t believe he gets ahead of [Luis] Díaz, [Darwin] Núñez or Cody [Gakpo].

“He’s a great player that you’d want around, but I don’t believe he’d want to move to Liverpool to be third or fourth choice.”

After joining St James’ Park from Everton in January 2023, Gordon has 25 goal contributions in 70 appearances in all competitions – although all but two of those came last season as he shone for Eddie Howe’s side with 12 goals and 11 assists, earning him Newcastle’s Player of the Season awards.

BY LUCKY SEANEGO