Slot discusses Liverpool transfer plan after Frimpong injury

Arne Slot has suggested Liverpool could enter the transfer market for a right-back after Jeremie Frimpong’s latest injury.

Frimpong was withdrawn early on in the 6-0 win over Qarabag on Wednesday night with a hamstring issues. The defender joins fellow right-back Conor Bradley on the sidelines with the latter ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.

Wataru Endo deputised at right-back in midweek, while Joe Gomez has operated at full-back previously. However, Liverpool lack a natural right-back other than Calvin Ramsay, who has made just three appearances for the Reds since joining in 2022.

Asked about potential arrivals before Monday’s deadline, Slot said at his post-match press conference: “We as a club always make decisions that we, at least, think [are] smart decisions. So, we not only look at the short term, we also look at the long term, longer term – that’s why we sign young players as well, very good players but young ones that can still develop.

“Now we can see this development with a few. And it always depends on are there players available that we think can help us? And if they are, can we afford them? And does this also be helpful for the longer-term future because our players come back from injury as well?

“I just said we don’t have a squad where we have four right-backs and 12 midfielders and three or four No.9s – that’s not how it works over here. So, we have to do the smart things for the near future but also for the longer future.

“Let’s first see how Jeremie [Frimpong] is. Maybe he’s not able to play Saturday but maybe he’s able to play one or two days later. We now go into a schedule with one game a week, so that would usually mean less injuries but you’re never sure.”

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