Jeremie Frimpong
LIV
Netherlands
Right
Dec 10, 2000
25
5'7"
139 lb
RB
RW
Balanced Full Back
LiverpoolClears injury scare, fit for City
Frimpong (undisclosed) cleared his injury scare after undergoing scans and is fit for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City, according to the player himself on his X account. "All good."
Analysis: Frimpong had put Liverpool on edge after being forced off during his Netherlands appearance, but the scans have come back clean and the right-back is ready to go for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City. Frimpong trained in full Thursday and the news is a massive relief for manager Arne Slot, who can now field his first-choice right-back rather than turning to Joe Gomez for a fixture of this magnitude. Frimpong heads into the weekend fit and with a point to prove after a debut Anfield campaign that has been heavily disrupted by injuries.
Set for scans
Frimpong (undisclosed) has returned to Liverpool after an injury and is set for scans, according to manager Arne Slot. "Jeremie, the national team doctor of the Netherlands, tells us that it was precautionary that they took him out. But he will have a scan later today to see."
Analysis: Frimpong has his club sweating as they head into an FA Cup final, as the right-back recently suffered an injury while on international break. While the national team doctor only claimed it to be precautionary, the club is still going to hold some tests on the Dutch international, making sure nothing else is prevalent. Even if it is only a minor injury, it will still be a close call for Saturday with the match only a few days away, potentially forcing Joe Gomez into a starting role.
Forced off injured
Frimpong (undisclosed) was substituted after just 13 minutes of his cameo appearance in Tuesday's clash against Ecuador, raising fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's FA Cup clash against Manchester City, according to Mark Wakefield of the Liverpool Echo.
Analysis: Frimpong had come on at halftime as a substitute before being replaced by Jan Paul van Hecke shortly after, with the exact reason for the change still unknown. The timing could not be worse for Liverpool, with the right-back already having missed 19 games this season due to two separate muscle issues in what has been a frustrating debut campaign at Anfield. If Frimpong is ruled out, Dominik Szoboszlai or Joe Gomez would be the most likely candidates to fill in on the right flank, with Conor Bradley (knee) already out for the season.
Resumes starting role
Frimpong has started the past three games after building fitness following an injury.
Analysis: Frimpong is back in his regular role after a slight hiatus due to injury, with the defender having started in the past three games. However, he has still been limited, coming off around the 60-minute mark in each contest. He will likely remain in his role as the club tries to finish the season strong, as his competition at right-back, Conor Bradley (knee), is out for the season.
Option off bench
Frimpong (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against West Ham United.
Analysis: Frimpong is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against the Hammers after recovering from the hamstring injury that kept him out for the last five matches across all competitions and getting through a full week of training. The right-back returns to the fold but is eased back into action as a substitute option. Frimpong could still feature later during the clash depending on how it unfolds. Joe Gomez is the one starting at right-back Saturday, allowing Dominik Szoboszlai to find back a midfield role.
Back available Saturday
Frimpong (hamstring) trained fully this week and is an option for Saturday's clash against West Ham United, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Jeremie has trained with us a few times this week, so he is available."
Analysis: Frimpong has fully shaken off the hamstring injury that sidelined him for the last five matches across all competitions and is back in the fold after getting through a full week of training. The right-back could be reintroduced directly into the starting XI, since Florian Wirtz (back) is ruled out for the time being and Dominik Szoboszlai is set to slide back into his natural role in central midfield and control the tempo in the heart of the pitch.
Returns to training
Frimpong (hamstring) took part in Thursday's practice with the squad after making progress in his recovery from a muscular issue.
Analysis: Frimpong is aiming to leave his injury troubles behind and could have a chance to feature in the EPL week 28 clash against West Ham. Such news would be a massive boost to the team, allowing coach Arne Slot to stop experimenting with midfielders in the right-back spot, so Dominik Szoboszlai could move into midfield and Ryan Gravenberch would see his starting position at risk. Before his injury absence, the Dutchman had one goal and one assist over 17 appearances in all competitions.
Could be involved next week
Frimpong (groin) won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest but could be involved next week, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Jeremie will not be involved this weekend yet. We hope he will be involved next week [against West Ham] if things go as planned."
Analysis: Frimpong is entering the home stretch of his recovery, but he won't be available for Sunday's matchup against Nottingham Forest. The right-back is targeting next week for his comeback, with the showdown against the Hammers circled as a potential return date. In the meantime, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai are the leading candidates to slot in on the right side of the back line for the Reds and hold things down until Frimpong is cleared for action.
Should miss another week
Frimpong (groin) is in the final stages of his recovery but is expected to remain sidelined for Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest, according to Gregg Evans of The Athletic.
Analysis: Frimpong is expected to remain on the shelf for at least another week, as Sunday's showdown against Forest comes too soon for the Dutch right-back. He is in the final stretch of his recovery from a groin injury and, if everything stays on track, should be back in the mix before the end of the month. In the meantime, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai are the leading candidates to step in and cover his role along the back line.
Still weeks away
Frimpong (hamstring) still has to resume team training and won't be available before a few weeks, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Jeremie for sure not. We knew this when he got injured, that it was a few weeks."
Analysis: Frimpong picked up a hamstring injury during the Champions League clash against Qarabag and has yet to return to full team training. The right-back is expected to miss the upcoming fixtures against Sunderland and Brighton since they should come too soon, with the clash against Nottingham Forest on Feb. 22. shaping up as the earliest realistic return date. In the meantime, Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones are set to split duties at right back for the Reds.
Won't train this week
Frimpong (hamstring) won't train with the team this week and remains out for the time being, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Jeremie will definitely not train this week, so he's not available for the weekend."
Analysis: Frimpong is still working his way back from the hamstring injury he suffered against Qarabag last week in the Champions League and has yet to resume team training, as he is not expected to work with the squad this week. The Dutchman will aim to return to the training pitch next week, with the hope of rejoining the match squad before the end of the month, with clash against Nottingham Forest on Feb. 22 representing the earliest realistic target. Until then, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones or Dominik Szoboszlai could see increased minutes at right-back, as Conor Bradley (knee) remains sidelined for months.
Out for several weeks
Frimpong (hamstring) is ruled out for several weeks but the injury isn't as bad as expected, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "He will definitely not be in the squad tomorrow, so he is out for a few weeks. But [it's] not as bad as we thought he would be out. It's something positive from something not so positive."
Analysis: Frimpong suffered a muscle injury against Qarabag on Wednesday and is set to miss several weeks to recover. The right-back was assessed in recent days and the injury proved to be less bad than expected which is good news for Liverpool since Conor Bradley (knee) is ruled out for months and Frimpong is the only natural right-back in the squad remaining. Until the Dutch returns, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones or Dominik Szoboszlai could see some playing time at right-back.
Suffers muscle injury
Frimpong (hamstring) was forced off early in Wednesday's 6-0 win against Qarabag due to a muscle injury and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Let's first see how Jeremie [Frimpong] is. Maybe he's not able to play Saturday but maybe he's able to play one or two days later. We now go into a schedule with one game a week, so that would usually mean less injuries but you're never sure. It's a muscle injury, but I don't know how long that is going to be. It's a muscle so it's not a knee [injury] and a muscle usually has to do with overloading a player. Not always, of course, because he stretched in the moment, but it is the risk."
Analysis: Frimpong was forced off in the fourth minute of Wednesday's clash against Qarabag due to a muscle injury. The defender will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether he will have to miss any time. He is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United, and his potential absence would be a blow for the Reds since Conor Bradley (knee) is ruled out for some time, while Joe Gomez (undisclosed) and Curtis Jones (illness) are also doubts for the clash. If all of them had to miss the game, Dominik Szoboszlai would likely start at right back against the Magpies.
Forced off Wednesday
Frimpong was forced to exit in the initial minutes of Wednesday's UCL match against Qarabag with an apparent hamstring injury, James Pearce of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Frimpong was replaced by Wataru Endo after only four minutes of play in the midweek game, adding another concern in the Reds' defense. The right-back could now miss the upcoming league fixture against Newcastle if he's dealing with a serious issue.
Assists opener in 2-1 win
Frimpong assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Jeremie Frimpong provided his first assist for Liverpool in only his second start for the club in the Premier League. He connected with his fellow countryman Ryan Gravenberch with a well-placed pull-back pass, with which he was able to find the back of the net. The Dutchman started the game at right back and, after the removal of Federico Chiesa, was pushed forward onto the right wing.
Substitution not due to injury
Frimpong was taken off the field in a tactical choice and is not dealing with an injury, according to manager Arne Slot. "No, Jeremie has no problem at all. I didn't want to go down to 10 men for 30 seconds. I think this is the only country where if players are injured, they need to go off for 30 seconds, with a head injury [it is] even 45, so I adapted to that."
Analysis: Frimpong was taken off the field late into Saturday's match after only entering as a substitute, with the defender feared to have suffered an injury. However, he was instead taken off for tactical reasons, avoiding any issues. This is massive for the club after the injury to Conor Bradley (undisclosed), likely to be his replacement if he misses time.
Injured again Saturday
Frimpong was forced off the field in the 90th minute of Saturday's match against Tottenham due to an apparent injury.
Analysis: Frimpong would take the field from the bench Saturday after returning from an injury, but after 30 minutes, he would be forced off again with an injury. This is a brutal run for the full-back, who had a rough start to his career in the league, now seemingly set for more time recovering instead of playing. He will go through some testing in the coming days as they hope he misses limited time while the club enters a very busy point in the season.
Amongst substitutes
Frimpong (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Tottenham.
Analysis: Frimpong returned from his hamstring injury Saturday and is with the team, as the defender finds a spot on the bench after around two months out. He was earning starting time at right-back before the injury, but was struggling a bit with life in the Premier League, hoping he can get back on track and see a resurgence in their matches to come.
Back available against Tottenham
Frimpong (hamstring) is back available for Saturday's clash against Tottenham, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Jeremie is in the squad again as well."
Analysis: Frimpong has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is an option for Saturday's clash against Tottenham. The Dutch didn't feature in nearly two months, therefore he will likely be eased back into action and see some playing time off bench before competing for a starting role against Conor Bradley at right-back and likely get some starting chances on the right wing as well in a more offensive role.
Aiming return next week
Frimpong (hamstring) is aiming to return to the squad next week, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "And we expect the same with Jeremie next week, so the two of them come back but unfortunately we play a lot of games... so Jeremie, if he is training with us next week, he will miss out on three more games, for example. But the two of them are coming back."
Analysis: Frimpong missed the last seven games across all competitions due to a hamstring injury but is nearing a return that could happen next week if everything goes as planned until then. A return in the match squad against Brighton on Dec. 13 seems likely, although after that much time on the siedlines, the staff will likely ease him back into the mix to avoid any setbacks before allowing him to compete for the right-back spot.
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