Joe Gomez sends heartfelt message after what happened in Liverpool game - 'Means everything'

Joe Gomez has after hearing supporters chanting his name following .

The Reds defender has found game time tough to come by so far this season and but has reaffirmed his commitment to the club with a heartfelt message.

The 27-year-old was lauded by the Anfield faithful for his dominant second-half display in , having replaced with his side 1-0 down.

But had no issue coming on halfway through the tie, taking the game by the scruff of the neck and helping the Reds to an inspired second-half comeback. His performance was so good that it led the home fans to show their love for him by chanting his name after the full-time whistle.

And when asked how it felt to hear his name being sung from the stands, the long-serving defender told : "It’s always special. Obviously this is home for me and the club means everything to me. But the most important thing, it’s cliché, but we got the win and we keep the momentum heading into a big game in the Champions League."

It wasn't just his own fans who were full of praise for Gomez, in the second half of the 2-1 victory, which took his side back to the top of the .

"He had a very good performance without the ball," said. "He constantly stepped into midfield to win the ball, winning the duels, and when he had to defend, he did very well. Very good second half."

Yesterday's showing was just Gomez's third Premier League appearance of the season and seventh in all competitions, having also featured off the bench twice in the and started both victories over and .

But with injury potentially set to keep him out for a spell, the former Charlton defender could now be set for an extended run of games in the side following such an impressive performance, under Slot.