Liverpool are on the search for a replacement right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold having already confirmed his future lies elsewhere and Jeremie Frimpong has emerged as an outstanding candidate
Liverpool fans have demanded the Reds make a move for Jeremie Frimpong after another dramatic afternoon for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool right-back was named on the bench against Arsenal – in what was his first game since confirming that he will be leaving Anfield at the end of the season once his contract expires.
Conor Bradley was named in his place, with Arne Slot keen to see him become Liverpool’s first-choice right-back. Regardless, Liverpool are expected to look into the transfer market for a new defender.
One of the players linked with Liverpool as a potential successor is Bayer Leverkusen star Frimpong, who has been crucial for the German giants over the past few seasons. He continued his excellent form on Sunday as he scored a sumptuous left-footed strike against Borussia Dortmund.
While Leverkusen ended up losing the game 4-2, Frimpong still earned plenty of praise – particularly from Liverpool fans. Taking to social media, one said: “Sign him now.” while another wrote: “Get him signed.”
A number of fans also offered their take by comparing Frimpong to the outgoing Alexander-Arnold. A further fan said: “Brilliant replacement for Trent of course he’s not great defensively but is he any worse than Trent defensively no he’s quick strong and great going forward.”
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A final fan wrote: “Better than Trent.” While fans are keen to see Frimpong arrive at Anfield, it appears that ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is also a big fan.
He has regularly hailed the Dutchman for his contributions under him at Bayer Leverkusen. He said: “Since I got here for the first time, since the first day, Jeremie has been a key player for us and for myself.
“He’s a great guy, His personality… he brings a lot of joy to the locker room. So you need to keep him having this joy. But as well as become more mature.”
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Alexander-Arnold endured an uncomfortable afternoon on what was his penultimate appearance at Anfield. He was booed by the Anfield crowd when being introduced as a second-half substitute – something that continued with every touch of the ball that he had during his outing.
The England defender also played Mikel Merino onside for his goal as Arsenal rallied to level matters at Anfield having slipped to a 2-0 deficit.
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