Liverpool faced a major challenge during the summer – finding a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who departed on a free transfer to join Real Madrid. Enter Jeremie Frimpong, the standout performer from his Bayer Leverkusen days. The Dutchman had long been on the radar of top English clubs, but it was The Reds who ultimately secured his services, paying a hefty €40 million transfer fee.
It seemed like a seamless fit for Frimpong in Arne Slot’s tactical system, and his early displays were promising. Unfortunately, both the player and the team were dealt a blow when an injury sidelined him.
Since then, his journey back to consistent minutes has been fraught with setbacks, as recurring physical issues continue to hinder him. To date, he has managed just nine appearances this season, with his sole goal coming in the Community Shield match.
Frimpong featured briefly in Liverpool’s recent Champions League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt but was forced to leave the pitch again shortly after. His persistent thigh injury, a recurring issue since the start of the campaign, flared up once more. This presents yet another headache for the English giants, as they are left without the summer signing they had hoped to rely on.
The Dutch defender is now expected to miss action for several weeks, with a return anticipated in mid-December. So far, Liverpool supporters view Frimpong as a major transfer disappointment, providing little impact for the team during his time at the club.