Liverpool Star Set to Miss Crucial Games Through Injury

Liverpool’s terrific 5-1 victory away to Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night certainly pleased Arne Slot, showcasing the depth and potency of his Premier League champions. However, the result was bittersweet, as the victory came at a significant cost: a frustrating evening for Jeremie Frimpong, who endured an all-too-brief spell on the pitch. The focus now turns sharply to Jeremie Frimpong’s injury news and the length of his enforced absence.

Early Exit for Frimpong

Recalled to the starting line-up, the 24-year-old’s involvement at Deutsche Bank Park was restricted to only 19 minutes after he pulled up with a hamstring injury and had to be substituted. This unwelcome development means a player who adds so much electrifying pace to Liverpool’s right flank is now headed for the treatment room.

During the commentary for TNT Sports, Ally McCoist suggested that a player as pacy as the Reds’ number 30 “could miss as many as six weeks” if the issue is a muscle tear. The head coach’s own post-match comments hinted that his fellow Dutchman could be sidelined for a few matches, hardly the reassuring news supporters were hoping for, particularly as Slot likes to rotate and utilise the strength of his squad.

Potential Length of Absence

On Thursday morning, a slightly clearer picture emerged thanks to Dutch outlet NOS. They gave an updated indication as to how many games Frimpong is likely to be ruled out for. Their report claimed it’s “unclear” whether the right-back will even be available for the next international break, which sees Netherlands play Poland and Lithuania on 14 and 17 November respectively. That timeframe provides a crucial benchmark for how long the Reds will be without their asset.

Key Matches Missed

Using that window as a guideline, it appears likely that the 24-year-old will be sidelined for Liverpool’s next five fixtures prior to that World Cup qualifying double header. That means Frimpong looks set to miss vital Premier League games against Brentford, Aston Villa, and, crucially, Manchester City. He would also be absent for next week’s Carabao Cup tie at home to Crystal Palace and the Champions League visit of European heavyweights Real Madrid in 12 days’ time.

This isn’t the first time Frimpong has suffered a stop-start beginning to his Anfield career, having also had a brief spell out injured earlier this season. This latest setback is a genuine blow given his importance to the system.

Right-Back Responsibility

At this stage, the best news Liverpool can realistically hope for is that he’ll be available for the match against Nottingham Forest a month from now. His return for that game would be most welcome as it signals the start of a hectic period of 10 (potentially 11) fixtures for the club in the final six weeks of 2025.

In the meantime, the focus shifts to Conor Bradley. The 22-year-old will be tasked with stepping up, and a strong performance from him in Frankfurt suggests that he can certainly be trusted to do a commendable job at right-back while the Dutchman is sidelined. Bradley’s emergence offers a silver lining, but the anxiety surrounding Frimpong’s fitness remains high. Hopefully, this latest setback will be the last he suffers in his debut campaign on Merseyside.