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RIGHT-BACK REINFORCEMENTS: WILL CONOR BRADLEY AND JEREMIE FRIMPONG BOTH RETURN FOR SPURS CLASH
Liverpool’s right-back rotation reaches a turning point. We ask: Will Jeremie Frimpong finally justify his £29m price tag?
Liverpool could have both Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong back when they play Tottenham Hotspur.
Right-back has been a tough spot for Liverpool this season. Already, six players have filled that role in the Premier League before we're even halfway through the year.
This inconsistency at fullback is one reason why Liverpool's title hopes faded so quickly. But for the game against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Arne Slot might have his usual right-back options ready.
Conor Bradley returns after missing a game due to yellow card accumulation. This season has been stop-start for him, which has made it harder to take over from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Bradley's had two injuries, so his playing time has been carefully managed.
Jeremie Frimpong, who was signed to replace Alexander-Arnold, has also had a rough beginning. He came from Bayer Leverkusen for £29 million, but two hamstring injuries have limited him to just nine games. He's been out for almost two months since getting hurt in the 5-1 Champions League win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Slot said Frimpong might be back in training this week. With Liverpool missing some key players for the Tottenham game, Frimpong could be on the bench if he stays healthy.
Liverpool will be without their main wingers against Tottenham. Mo Salah is with Egypt at the African Cup of Nations, and Cody Gakpo is hurt.
Slot has changed his system recently, so even if they were fit, they might not have started. He's moved away from his usual 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-4-2 diamond. This has led to a five-game unbeaten run and moved Liverpool up to seventh in the league.
Using four midfielders—Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, and Alexis Mac Allister—has provided more stability and control in the middle of the field. It also allows Florian Wirtz to move into space on the left.
This diamond system could help Bradley do well if he starts against Spurs, as many expect. With Liverpool controlling the middle, there's more space on the wings for the full-backs. Even though he's not a natural attacker, Gomez was getting forward against Brighton. He was high up the pitch when he headed the ball to assist Hugo Ekitike's first-minute goal. He also got to the byline and passed back to Ekitike, who shot over the bar.
Since Bradley is a more attacking right-back, he should benefit, especially with Gravenberch or Jones offering defensive support in front of the centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.
When Bradley came off the bench against Inter Milan in the Champions League, he showed glimpses of what he can do. He brought energy and enthusiasm and even had a shot saved in his 22-minute appearance.
When Frimpong is back, he should also benefit from the new setup. At Leverkusen, he often played as a wing-back, scoring 30 goals and assisting 44 times in 190 games. His crosses could help Alexander Isak get his Liverpool career going after a slow start with only one league goal.
On the left, Milos Kerkez has been improving. After signing from AFC Bournemouth for £40 million, he looked uncomfortable at first. But a few solid performances have boosted his confidence. Hopefully, he'll start showing the attacking skills that earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year.
WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION
Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.
Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.
The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.
French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.
“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”
Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.
His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.
Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.
He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.
But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.
Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”
JEREMY JACQUET UPDATE: FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL INTEREST BUT RENNES DEMAND CLUB-RECORD FEE
Liverpool is battling Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as Arne Slot faces a mounting injury crisis.
Liverpool really wants to sign Jeremy Jacquet this month, but with Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal also circling, it looks like they’ll have to wait until summer.
They just locked in a spot in the Champions League last 16 after cruising past Qarabag FK, so things are looking good on that front. This season, they’ve already faced a couple of those big clubs—snatching a last-gasp win over Atletico thanks to Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header, but coming up short with a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Turkey.
On Wednesday, Ryan Gravenberch ended up playing centre-back because Joe Gomez is out injured, and Ibrahima Konate is still away after his father passed away. They're really stretched at the back, especially with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni both dealing with long-term injuries. The club decided not to go after Marc Guehi this month, which let Manchester City snap him up for under £30 million.
Now, Liverpool is eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. L’Equipe reported in January that Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all want him. Fabrizio Romano gave an update, saying Liverpool would love to get the deal done now, but Rennes just don’t want to sell until summer. So, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern are all talking to Rennes and Jacquet’s people, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
With all these injuries piling up, people are wondering if Liverpool might try to bring in someone before the window closes. Arne Slot responded, saying the club always tries to make smart decisions, thinking about both the short and long term. That’s why they focus on signing young talent who can still develop—sometimes you just have to be patient and trust the process.
He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t have a massive squad packed with four right-backs, a dozen midfielders, or a handful of strikers. They need to be clever about their moves, balancing immediate needs with future plans.
As for the latest on injuries, Slot said they’ll see how Jeremie Frimpong is doing—maybe he won’t be fit for Saturday, but he could be ready soon after. With just one game a week coming up, injuries should ease up a bit, but you never know with football.
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