Joe Gomez has cast doubt over his long-term future at Anfield by admitting he is unsure if he will remain a Liverpool player beyond the current campaign. With the versatile defender out of contract at the end of next season, he acknowledged that the upcoming summer transfer window could bring a permanent end to his 11-year stay. Competition mounts at Anfield Gomez finds himself at a crossroads as he approaches the final 12 months of his contract. Despite his status as a senior figure, the 28-year-old has seen his playing time diminish significantly under Arne Slot, starting just six Premier League games in each of the last two campaigns. The club has also proactively sought successors, securing deals for young defenders Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet to bolster a defensive unit already featuring Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate. Uncertainty in the window Speaking about the prospect of a summer exit, the versatile defender adopted a philosophical approach regarding his tenure at the club. "I think anything can happen. I don't know is the honest answer. I've only got a year left so I don't know but whatever is meant to be will be," Gomez said. "But I'm so grateful to have had this time here at this club. I'll always be grateful to have had 11 years at a place like this. All I can do is be thankful and we'll see." A trophy-laden legacy Since joining from Charlton in 2015, Gomez has become a decorated figure at Anfield, amassing 272 appearances and winning every major honor available. His trophy cabinet includes two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups. While his versatility across the backline remains an asset, past interest from Newcastle United and Aston Villa suggests there would be no shortage of suitors should Liverpool decide to cash in before his contract expires in 2027. Decision time for Slot Liverpool face a crucial decision on whether to offer their longest-serving player an extension or facilitate a transfer to avoid losing him for free. The squad will likely rely on his experience during the final weeks of the season as they manage a heavy domestic workload. However, with Konate nearing a new deal and Jacquet arriving from Rennes, Gomez must demonstrate his continued value to remain part of the first-team rotation during a busy summer of transition.

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World number two Rory McIlroy treats a blister on his right foot on the third hole during a practice round at Aronimink for the PGA Championship (DAVID CANNON)Rory McIlroywas forced to halt his practice round at Aronimink on Tuesday ahead of the PGA Championship due to a blister on his right pinky toe.The world number two and reigning Masters champion from Northern Ireland took a cart back to the clubhouse from the fourth tee after completing only three holes.McIlroy had removed his right shoe and examined his toe earlier in the round, then removed his sock at the fourth tee before deciding to stop the round.At last week's PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, McIlroy limped in the final round and blamed a blister under his toenail."I've got a blister on my pinky toe on my right foot," he said Sunday. "But it's underneath my nail. So I can't really get to it. So it's a little sore, but I'll be all right."Asked again if the blister he said began developing on Friday would be a concern for this week, McIlroy said, "No, it's fine. I'll be OK."McIlroy, who played a practice round at Aronimink two weeks ago, has one more day to rest or practice before teeing off in the first round at 8:40 a.m. (1240 GMT) Thursday alongside Spain's Jon Rahm and American Jordan Spieth.js/bb

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Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion at the PGA Championship and feeling like a bridesmaid over the last month.Runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the Masters. Playoff loss to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage. Runner-up (by six shots) to Cameron Young at Doral.Last week my wife was like, Hey, Scottie. Youre like the first guy in PGA Tour history to have three solo runner-ups in a row.' I'm like, Yeah, its probably because the guy that was playing that good figured out a way to win one of those,' Scheffler said Tuesday.It hasn't put much of a dent in his confidence going into the second major of the year. Scheffler is fierce when it comes to competition, hates losing even in friendly matches with his caddie and still has come to appreciate that winning isn't always easy.He has a firm hold on the No. 1 world ranking he is approaching three straight years at the top of golf despite not winning since his season debut in the California desert.You know you're playing good golf, and you'd love to get some wins, he said. Finishing second hurts, but I think when you reflect and you're looking at things to work on, there's a lot less to clean up when you're finishing second than there is when you're finishing 30th.Not that he has a lot of experience with the latter Scheffler hasn't finished 30th or worse since August 2024.To end that run of silver medal this week at Aronimink would allow him to join Brooks Koepka (2018-19) and Tiger Woods (1999-00 and 2006-07) as the only players to win back-to-back in the PGA Championship in stroke play.In his way is a course has plenty of room off the tee and little room for error when it comes to hitting the correct spot on the large, severely contoured greens.He also faces the strongest field of the four majors, with 98 of the top 100 in the world, which includes the last three players to beat him McIlroy (No. 2), Young (No. 3) and Fitzpatrick (No. 4).McIlroy came up to Aronimink two weeks ago for a peek at the course he had not played since the BMW Championship in 2018, when it was so soft and mushy from rain that the event couldn't finish until Monday. The hope this week is for minimal rain and firm, dry conditions.For the most part, it should be a bit drier, which really brings out the character of the greens, McIlroy said. The greens seem to be the big defense and the big talking point of the golf course.McIlroy had his practice round cut short on Tuesday with a blister on his right toe that was causing some discomfort last week at the Truist Championship.Not since Jordan Spieth in 2015 has anyone captured the first two majors of the season, and McIlroy has a chance to do that. The majors have become his focus of late, especially now that he finally has the career Grand Slam from winning the Masters a year ago.McIlroy and Spieth are in the same group when the PGA Championship begins Thursday, along with Jon Rahm of LIV Golf. Spieth lacks only the PGA Championship to complete the career slam.For all the talk about bunker complexes that seem to line every landing area there are 20 bunkers on the 11th hole alone players have been talking about the greens all week, particularly if the rain holds off and the course gets firm.Greens are diabolical. Should be a really good test, Xander Schauffele said. "You can make it as easy or difficult on yourself as youd like. If you get aggressive to certain pins and short-side yourself, youre going to hit it to 20 or 30 feet at best, just based on how fast and firm it is and how much it runs away from you. But at the same time, there's certain pockets where ... you can hit a really good shot and get rewarded for it.The greens are definitely the thing to prepare for this tournament. I think it will be fun to watch.Scheffler and McIlroy have combined to win four of the last five majors McIlroy at Augusta National the last two times, Scheffler at the PGA Championship and British Open last year.Scheffler is more about precision, though he certainly has enough length. McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball. Aronimink could test a little of each, though McIlroy was more concerned about the second shot.I think in this day and age Im not sure if its going to test all aspects of your bag, McIlroy said. "Strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent. It's basically bash driver down there and then figure it out from there. ... When these traditional golf courses take a lot of trees out, it makes strategy not as much of a concern off the tee.But the greens are the main focus this week, and I think getting yourself in the right sections of the greens, making sure you leave yourself below the hole for the most part. Thats the key.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion at the PGA Championship and feeling like a bridesmaid over the last month.Runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the Masters. Playoff loss to Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage. Runner-up (by six shots) to Cameron Young at Doral.Last week my wife was like, Hey, Scottie. Youre like the first guy in PGA Tour history to have three solo runner-ups in a row.' I'm like, Yeah, its probably because the guy that was playing that good figured out a way to win one of those,' Scheffler said Tuesday.It hasn't put much of a dent in his confidence going into the second major of the year. Scheffler is fierce when it comes to competition, hates losing even in friendly matches with his caddie and still has come to appreciate that winning isn't always easy.He has a firm hold on the No. 1 world ranking he is approaching three straight years at the top of golf despite not winning since his season debut in the California desert.You know you're playing good golf, and you'd love to get some wins, he said. Finishing second hurts, but I think when you reflect and you're looking at things to work on, there's a lot less to clean up when you're finishing second than there is when you're finishing 30th.Not that he has a lot of experience with the latter Scheffler hasn't finished 30th or worse since August 2024.To end that run of silver medal this week at Aronimink would allow him to join Brooks Koepka (2018-19) and Tiger Woods (1999-00 and 2006-07) as the only players to win back-to-back in the PGA Championship in stroke play.In his way is a course has plenty of room off the tee and little room for error when it comes to hitting the correct spot on the large, severely contoured greens.He also faces the strongest field of the four majors, with 98 of the top 100 in the world, which includes the last three players to beat him McIlroy (No. 2), Young (No. 3) and Fitzpatrick (No. 4).McIlroy came up to Aronimink two weeks ago for a peek at the course he had not played since the BMW Championship in 2018, when it was so soft and mushy from rain that the event couldn't finish until Monday. The hope this week is for minimal rain and firm, dry conditions.For the most part, it should be a bit drier, which really brings out the character of the greens, McIlroy said. The greens seem to be the big defense and the big talking point of the golf course.McIlroy had his practice round cut short on Tuesday with a blister on his right toe that was causing some discomfort last week at the Truist Championship.Not since Jordan Spieth in 2015 has anyone captured the first two majors of the season, and McIlroy has a chance to do that. The majors have become his focus of late, especially now that he finally has the career Grand Slam from winning the Masters a year ago.McIlroy and Spieth are in the same group when the PGA Championship begins Thursday, along with Jon Rahm of LIV Golf. Spieth lacks only the PGA Championship to complete the career slam.For all the talk about bunker complexes that seem to line every landing area there are 20 bunkers on the 11th hole alone players have been talking about the greens all week, particularly if the rain holds off and the course gets firm.Greens are diabolical. Should be a really good test, Xander Schauffele said. "You can make it as easy or difficult on yourself as youd like. If you get aggressive to certain pins and short-side yourself, youre going to hit it to 20 or 30 feet at best, just based on how fast and firm it is and how much it runs away from you. But at the same time, there's certain pockets where ... you can hit a really good shot and get rewarded for it.The greens are definitely the thing to prepare for this tournament. I think it will be fun to watch.Scheffler and McIlroy have combined to win four of the last five majors McIlroy at Augusta National the last two times, Scheffler at the PGA Championship and British Open last year.Scheffler is more about precision, though he certainly has enough length. McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball. Aronimink could test a little of each, though McIlroy was more concerned about the second shot.I think in this day and age Im not sure if its going to test all aspects of your bag, McIlroy said. "Strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent. It's basically bash driver down there and then figure it out from there. ... When these traditional golf courses take a lot of trees out, it makes strategy not as much of a concern off the tee.But the greens are the main focus this week, and I think getting yourself in the right sections of the greens, making sure you leave yourself below the hole for the most part. Thats the key.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf