Ex-Red baffled by £30m Frimpong transfer and questions Slot’s plan

A former Liverpool participant has forged critical doubt over considered one of our new summer time arrivals, questioning whether or not the right-back even has a spot within the beginning XI below Arne Slot.

Talking on ESPN, Steve Nicol gave a scathing verdict on Jeremie Frimpong’s position — regardless of the Dutch worldwide arriving for £30 million after an excellent season with Bayer Leverkusen.

The 24-year-old was one of many Bundesliga’s most fun attacking full-backs final season, scoring 5 and aiding 12 as Leverkusen completed second.

However Nicol, a European Cup winner with us in 1984, isn’t satisfied.

“Within the beginning XI, all people’s match, I don’t see… no, I’m not snug with Frimpong at right-back,” he stated.

“I’m to see what Arne Slot desires him to do. As a result of proper now, in my head, I’m pondering, ‘is he going to get in Salah’s means?’ That’s what I’m pondering.”

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With Conor Bradley now absolutely match and pushing to begin once more after lacking 47 video games by means of harm within the final two full seasons, Nicol believes the No.84 ought to be the first-choice possibility at right-back when everybody is offered.

“Completely, if all people’s match Bradley begins, I don’t suppose Frimpong begins. I don’t see the place he suits in, I actually don’t.”

Alan Shearer has already shared his ideas on who he would begin between Frimpong and Bradley and it’s a debate that many Reds will already be contemplating.

It’s a powerful assertion from Nicol although, particularly given how a lot religion the membership have proven within the Dutchman — who almost joined the membership a lot earlier in his profession.

Frimpong, who got here by means of the ranks at Manchester Metropolis earlier than starring for Celtic and Leverkusen, is seen by many as a long-term reply following the sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Actual Madrid.

However the ex-Crimson doubled down on his defensive issues, saying: “Defensively, it’s not good. It’s simply the identical as Trent, he’s not that nice a defender.”

His verdict echoes wider debate about how the brand new head coach will steadiness Frimpong’s attacking aptitude with Mo Salah’s dominance on the appropriate wing.

It additionally feeds into broader squad planning, with Frimpong providing versatility which will come into play if Salah is rested or moved centrally.

You’ll be able to watch Nicol’s feedback on Frimpong by way of ESPN FC on YouTube:

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