'Problem position': National media take aim at £30m Liverpool player despite him not even playing last night

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Jeremie Frimpong is yet to make a real impression since his move from Bayer Leverkusen.The Reds were in desperate need of a right-back when Trent Alexander-Arnold departed, although their options were severely limited. Frimpong looked like an excellent pick-up, though, with the Dutchman one of the most attacking full-backs for club and country, even playing as a winger for the latter on regular occasions.

Over the international break, right-wing is where he played in the first game before dropping to the bench for the second against Finland after failing to impress.And despite not even playing, the Dutch media still took a swipe at Liverpool’s new man, showing how things are going from bad to worse.Photo by Roy Lazet/Soccrates/Getty ImagesJeremie Frimpong makes his teammates feel ‘limited’As an attacking full-back, Frimpong’s job is to still help at both ends of the pitch, but mainly focus on his attacking output and use his pace to get in behind. At least this is what Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman wants from him, hence why he plays him on the wing rather than in defence.However, after disappointing during their 4-0 win over Malta in the first game, Frimpong was dropped for their second game and did not play a single minute, with the team’s overall performance improving.Of course, this is not solely the 24-year-old’s fault, although the Dutch media did not hold back and were quick to take aim at him despite not even playing.

Algemeen Dagblad pointed out how the right-wing is the Netherlands’ ‘problem position’, with Donyell Malen starting there over Frimpong instead.They also stated that right-back Denzel Dumfries ‘feels limited’ when Frimpong plays just in front of him, with the Inter Milan star having a much better game in his absence.READ MORE: Giorgi Mamardashvili’s impressive record may give Arne Slot a big Champions League problemThis does not spell good news for Frimpong’s future but also means Liverpool could see an improved player when he returns as he will want to ensure he is part of their World Cup squad next year.Jeremie Frimpong has a golden chance to become Liverpool’s first-choice right-backThere is no denying that Frimpong has been underwhelming, but the silver lining is so too has Conor Bradley.The Northern Irishman looked like he had the chance to become first-choice due to Frimpong’s form, but rash challenges and poor decision-making has let him down massively. Competition for places is certainly strong, but neither of them are showing their quality just yet, something that needs to change quickly if Liverpool’s fortunes are to as well.