It is the first game of any kind the 19-year-old has played since Jürgen Klopp became Liverpool’s manager. Gomez was injured on international duty in the same week Klopp was confirmed in his post 13 months ago.

His second-half appearance at Melwood against the League Two side – a game Liverpool won 5-0 – was therefore the most significant step yet in his recovery.

He was not the only senior player involved as Klopp took the opportunity to keep his players fresh in the absence of Premier League football.