'That is a challenge': Arne Slot highlights new issue with Frimpong as Liverpool face three games in a week
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Arne Slot is wary of who to pick at right-back for Liverpool as they play three big games across the next seven days.The Reds face a crucial week in their season as they aim to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, consolidate their good position in the Premier League and begin the Champions League knockouts.For Slot, this represents a challenge as he chooses from a thin Liverpool squad, and the Dutchman admitted that right-back could be a particular problem ahead of Tuesday night’s clash with Wolves. Liverpool have to lose one of the two games vs Wolves, which do you pick?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/James Gill/Danehouse/Julian Finney Slot hints at Jeremie Frimpong restThe right-back position has been a problem all season long for Liverpool. However, things have improved recently following the return to fitness of Joe Gomez and Jeremie Frimpong.Both played against West Ham on Saturday, with Gomez completing 77 minutes before being replaced by the Dutchman.Frimpong did brilliantly in his short time on the pitch, but when asked about his compatriot during his pre-match press conference, Slot admitted that his good performance does not mean he can simply pick him again at Wolves.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images“Having Jeremie back is really nice, but it does go through your mind that you play three games in seven days,” said the Liverpool head coach.
Those things you all have to take into account especially with players who come back from injuries. “These are all the things which are our situation this season, and I think the players have handled it well.”Slot does have other options at right-back for the double-header against Wolves and the trip to Galatasaray, but with Florian Wirtz also missing for now, he needs to count on midfielders such as Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones.It is certainly a headache for Slot, and although it would be a surprise if both of Frimpong and Gomez miss Tuesday’s game, there is a balancing act to be done here.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox