JEREMIE FRIMPONG RULED OUT EARLY AS SLOT HIT WITH NEW BLOW

Liverpool's £29m signing Jeremie Frimpong was forced off with an injury after just 20 minutes against Eintracht Frankfurt. Conor Bradley replaced the right-back, adding to Arne Slot's injury woes.

Jeremie Frimpong Ruled Out Early As Slot Hit With New Blow
Dominik Szoboszlai consoled Jeremie Frimpong after his injury - Photo Credit: Getty Images

In the first 20 minutes of the match against Eintracht Frankfurt, Jeremie Frimpong had to be replaced due to an injury.

After paying £29 million to join Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, the right-back has struggled to find opportunities. Frimpong, who was signed to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, has not yet adapted to the Premier League and made his league debut on the first day of the season.

Unfortunately for him and Arne Slot, the 24-year-old's most recent performance ended after just 20 minutes, even though he was beginning his third straight Champions League match.

When Frimpong struggled for control close to Frankfurt's box, he seemed to pick up an issue just before he was finally replaced.

After a fight and tangle of legs, the defender emerged second best and was observed flinching as he made his way back to his position. A few minutes later, Frimpong signalled for attention while in possession, and the referee halted play.

Conor Bradley took Frimpong's position and is expected to join Ryan Gravenberch on the injury table. Rasmus Kristensen, a former Leeds defender, gave Frankfurt the lead shortly after, making matters worse for the visitors.

However, Hugo Ekitike, who had gone away from the halfway line against his old team, equalised for the visitors with a cool, collected finish. In a four-minute turnaround, Virgil van Dijk then put Liverpool ahead from a corner.

Slot spoke about Gravenberch's absence before kickoff. He missed the trip because of an injury he sustained during Sunday's loss to Manchester United.

Along with Mohamed Salah being benched, the Dutchman's injury was a big talking point before kickoff. Slot stated of his selection: "The first answer is always yes, (it was a difficult decision to make)." However, that also has to do with Mo and every player I have.

"I have so many talented players that it is always hard for me to choose a team. I use these players for the same purpose. I thought our game versus United finished well. primarily the second half. created several opportunities.

We also need to slightly reorganise our midfield, both offensively and defensively, now that Ryan is absent. We therefore chose to begin this way in accordance with Frankfurt's typical style of play.

"But as usual, I have players who can make an impact off the bench and players who start the game, and that is the case today as well."

ALISSON "OPEN" TO LIVERPOOL EXIT AS JUVENTUS PREPARE MASSIVE SWAP DEAL OFFER

With Alisson Becker open to a Juventus move, Liverpool is scouring the market for a replacement ahead of a major summer rebuild.

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Juventus offer Alisson Becker a contract until 2028 - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Liverpool isn’t just sitting around; it’s actively searching for someone to take Alisson Becker’s spot since Juventus looks serious about making a bid for their veteran keeper. Even though Alisson’s got a year left on his deal after the club triggered an extension back in March, he might leave this summer.

He’s been Liverpool’s go-to guy in goal since he arrived from Roma in 2018; he’s played 332 games, cost £67 million, and for years, he was untouchable. But injuries have piled up during the 2025/26 season, and it’s starting to look like his time at Anfield could be coming to an end.

Juventus are now right in the mix. Apparently, Alisson isn’t against the idea of leaving Liverpool, and Juventus could even throw their own goalkeeper, Michele Di Gregorio, into the deal for the Brazilian.

Juve are ready to offer Alisson a contract running through the summer of 2028, with an extra year as an option. Sky Sports says Liverpool already knows what’s happening and is getting their ducks in a row before a massive transfer window.

The club’s facing a big summer. Salah and Robertson are going, and now they might need a new keeper too. Giorgi Mamardashvili has stepped up when Alisson was out, playing 18 games across all competitions, but he’s injured himself, leaving Slot with just Freddie Woodman as his only fit option.

Recently, Slot was asked if losing Alisson at the same time as Robertson and Salah would be too much. He said, “The club makes decisions it thinks are right. If this happens, there's a reason behind it, maybe another good reason why we did what we did.”

He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t make transfers on a whim. Decisions are thought through, with the club’s interests always at heart.

Regarding keeping Alisson for his experience, Slot admitted that’s one argument, but there are others and, ultimately, the club will decide what’s best. Alisson’s contract still has a year left.

When pressed about Juventus, Slot replied, “Ali’s main focus is clear; he wants to get back in goal for Liverpool as soon as possible and then play for Brazil. That’s his short- and mid-term future.”

LIVERPOOL WARNED TO OFFER CURTIS JONES NEW CONTRACT BEFORE 14-MONTH DEADLINE

Analysis: Curtis Jones’ elite passing stats and why Jermaine Pennant believes Liverpool cannot afford to lose the versatile midfielder.

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Several European clubs are monitoring Curtis Jones as contract uncertainty grows at Anfield - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Liverpool really needs to sort out a new contract for Curtis Jones before they make the same mistake it did with Luis Diaz. That’s what the Inside Liverpool panel thinks, especially now that Diaz is lighting up Bayern Munich and making Liverpool’s transfer moves look pretty questionable.

Bayern’s front three, with Diaz in the mix, have racked up 100 goals across all competitions this season – the first time any non-Spanish team has done that. Diaz himself has bagged 26 goals in 46 matches and just scored against PSG in the Champions League semi-final.

Looking back, Liverpool probably wish they hadn’t let Diaz walk for £65 million last summer. Since then, fans at Anfield haven’t seen anyone who brings what he did: that relentless pressing, always looming as a threat on the counter. Sure, they’ve brought in Rio Ngumoha, a teenager, just 17, but Arne Slot, the coach, knows you can’t just expect him to fill those shoes right away.

On talkSPORT’s Inside Liverpool, Jermaine Pennant, who has played for the club, said that Liverpool has to bring in another proven attacker over the summer. Pennant’s point: Diaz was great whether he played in the middle or on the left, and Liverpool needs someone with that kind of flexibility. You don’t want to sign a backup like Hugo Ekitike and then end up overcrowding with too many strikers when the main guy returns.

Now, Jones could end up in the same boat this summer. There’s a lot of uncertainty around his future, and when you look at the numbers, he’s only got 14 months left on his contract. Several clubs in England and Europe are watching, and he’s only started 15 games for Liverpool this season.

Even though he hasn’t played much, Jones is impressing; he’s second only to Rodri in midfielder passes per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He’s also ranked second behind Moises Caicedo for passing accuracy, and right behind Rayan Cherki for carries. Pennant said the club can’t afford to let him go: Jones is so versatile; you can play him anywhere in midfield or even right back. He knows the club, loves it, and helps connect the squad.

Jones has been one of the top performers recently. Pennant thinks Liverpool should offer him a new deal, especially since the squad is thinning out and they’ve already lost Trent Alexander-Arnold. In the end, it’s up to Jones if he wants to stay or move for more game time, but Liverpool has to make the offer while they still can.

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