Liverpool to have Alisson, Szoboszlai, Gomez as vice-captains
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has said the team will operate with three vice-captains, naming Alisson, Dominik Szoboszlai and Joe Gomez as part of his leadership group.
Liverpool will operate with three vice-captains after Andoni Iraola confirmed Alisson, Dominik Szoboszlai and Joe Gomez will share the role. The manager set out the plan on Friday.
As first reported by Paul Joyce, Iraola said the trio will formally support the club captain and represent different parts of the squad. The reporting adds that all three have been chosen to act as deputies when required, creating a broader leadership structure inside the dressing room.
Designating multiple vice-captains is a clear statement of how Iraola intends to distribute responsibility. Rather than relying on a single deputy, the approach suggests Liverpool want consistent cover for availability and continuity across competitions, while giving recognised voices from distinct units of the pitch a defined role in setting standards and communicating decisions.
Alisson’s selection places a senior goalkeeper within the core group, while Szoboszlai brings midfield presence and Gomez offers defensive leadership. Between them they provide continuity, language reach and experience in domestic and European campaigns, which could help streamline on-field decision-making and off-field liaison with officials and staff when the captain is unavailable.
This is a managerial decision rather than a formal club announcement, but it clarifies the internal hierarchy beneath the captain. No additional detail was given on any matchday order of precedence among the trio or specific rotation, beyond the fact they will share vice-captain duties.