Jeremie Frimpong Injury Update: Latest Details, Recovery Timeline and Impact on Team

After a nail-biting 4-2 win in the first matchweek of the English Premier League, Liverpool has shown their intentions to not leave any stone unturned to retain the top English honours. However, amidst the jubilation of the last win, the Reds saw their new Dutch right back being subbed off in the hour mark, raising speculations about possible injury concerns. In this article, we shall find out if Jeremie Frimpong will be available in the next two games and how serious is injury is.

Jeremie Frimpong Injury Details

Arne Slot lauded the medical team after they decided to sub off Jeremie Frimpong, who suffered a hamstring injury. The medical team feared that the extent of the injury could get worse due to excessive sprinting. Though the club has not shared details about the severity of the injury, it is speculated that the injury is minor and that Frimpong is expected to return after the international break.

Hamstring injuries are becoming very common in international football, especially in the English top division, due to fixture congestion and the high pace and intensity demanded to keep the ball rolling. Last season, hamstring injuries accounted for almost 24% of total injuries, which saw players missing for months and some even staying out for the entire season as well. Jeremie Frimpong injury might push Slot to make some tactical adjustments.

How Does Frimpong's Injury Affect Liverpool

Jeremie Frimpong's injury has left a huge void in the right-back position for Liverpool. With Conor Bradley also recovering from a hamstring injury, the big question remains who will replace the Dutch wing-back on the right flank. Joe Gomez also doesn't appear to be medically fit to play the entire ninety minutes. Though he got some game time against Bournemouth, it is noted that he is still recovering from an Achilles injury.

As things stand, Arne Slot might be forced to make some tactical changes or alter his formations in the absence of a proper right back. If needed, we could also see some midfielders taking the right back position temporarily. Players like Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones are the best possible options to defend the right flank, but Endo has previously failed to cope with the pace and intensity. Arne Slot's last possible option could be Amara Nallo, a Liverpool U21 academy player who can turn the disaster into an opportunity. He previously got some game time with the senior team last season in the UCL, but got a red card in just 4 minutes.

When Will Jeremie Frimpong Return?

It is speculated that Jeremie Frimpong may be out of the senior team for some time now. It is estimated that the Dutch right back will come soon after the international break, which will run from September 1 to September 9. In this duration, Frimpong is expected to miss two big games for Liverpool. After a shaky start to the season, Liverpool will be tested against the two big teams.

Liverpool will travel next to St. James Park for an away fixture against Newcastle United. The hungry Magpies are coming after playing a draw against ten-man Aston Villa and will be raring to go all out for three points. The Reds will then return home to play Arsenal next. The Gunners are unarguably one of the favourites to win the EPL this season, and given their new signings like Eze and Gyokeres, Arteta might be tempted to exploit the right flank.

Liverpool will badly miss Frimpong for the next two games against Newcastle and Arsenal.