Jeremie Frimpong\u2019s involvement against Qarabag was over almost as quickly as it started, with the defender forced off just four minutes into the contest due to an apparent injury.<\/p>\n
The Dutchman broke down early in Liverpool\u2019s Champions League clash at Anfield while tracking back to halt a counter-attack. He was immediately replaced by Wataru Endo, dealing another blow to Arne Slot\u2019s already depleted defensive unit.<\/p>\n
What injury did Frimpong suffer?<\/p>\n
Frimpong was seen holding his groin as teammates surrounded him, prompting referee Ivan Kru\u017eliak to summon the medical team. However, reports since the match indicate the issue is more likely hamstring-related, according to The Athletic\u2019s James Pearce.<\/p>\n
A concerning injury record<\/p>\n
Fitness problems have followed Frimpong since his arrival at Liverpool, with the 25-year-old already missing 18 matches for club and country during his time at Anfield. Availability has proven to be a persistent concern rather than a reliability point.<\/p>\n
That said, this is Frimpong\u2019s first Premier League season following his summer move from Bayer Leverkusen, and an adjustment period to the league\u2019s physical demands was always expected.<\/p>\n
Right-back options running dangerously low<\/p>\n
Should Frimpong be sidelined for any length of time, Liverpool will find themselves worryingly thin at right-back. Conor Bradley has already been ruled out for the rest of the 2025\/26 season after sustaining a serious knee injury against Arsenal.<\/p>\n
While Calvin Ramsay is fit, he is not registered for the competition, leaving Joe Gomez as a potential short-term solution if Frimpong\u2019s injury is not severe.<\/p>\n
Defensive depth stretched to the limit<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s backline resources are now under intense pressure. Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Milos Kerkez remain available, although Konat\u00e9 is currently away on personal leave. Meanwhile, Rhys Williams and Ramsay are ineligible for Champions League action, and a growing injury list has left Slot with very limited senior defensive cover.<\/p>\n
As things stand, Liverpool\u2019s defensive options are being pushed to breaking point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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