Slot confirms Frimpong harm setback after Liverpool’s Champions League win
Liverpool’s resounding 5-1 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt was marred by a contemporary harm concern for defender Jeremie Frimpong. The Dutch right-back lasted lower than 20 minutes earlier than being pressured off with what gave the impression to be a hamstring drawback.
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Slot offers harm replace
Talking after the match, Arne Slot admitted the state of affairs appeared removed from constructive. “I anticipate Frimpong to be out for a number of weeks with this new harm,” the Liverpool supervisor mentioned. His tone mirrored the frustration of shedding one other key participant at a time when the squad had begun to regain confidence.
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Frimpong had been chosen to start out in opposition to Frankfurt, however after pulling up halfway via the primary half, he obtained fast remedy earlier than limping off. Conor Bradley changed him and produced an assured show as Liverpool recovered from an early setback to safe a convincing win.
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Ongoing frustration for Frimpong
The setback continues a tough begin to life at Anfield for Frimpong, who joined in the summertime for £35 million. He beforehand spent a prolonged spell out after struggling a hamstring harm on the opening day of the Premier League season in opposition to Bournemouth.
Since returning to motion in September, he has been an everyday characteristic in Slot’s plans, offering tempo and width on the proper flank. Nevertheless, this newest drawback threatens to halt that progress as soon as extra.
Combined feelings for Liverpool
Whereas the end in Germany lifted spirits and ended a poor run of type, the night time introduced blended feelings for Liverpool’s workers and supporters. Along with Frimpong’s harm, report signing Alexander Isak was substituted at half-time after aggravating a groin problem.
Liverpool’s means to dominate regardless of early disruption will encourage Slot, however the rising record of absentees presents one other check of the depth and resilience inside his squad.