Arne Slot has confirmed Jeremie Frimpong will be sidelined, with the defender set to miss two major Premier League fixtures.

Jeremie Frimpong will be unavailable until the end of the international break after suffering a hamstring injury, as confirmed by Arne Slot.

The setback rules him out of two crucial league fixtures, starting with a high-stakes clash against Newcastle on 26 August.

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Just days later, Liverpool will face Arsenal on 31 August, a rematch with last season’s runners-up that could carry early significance in the title race.

The timing of his absence is a major setback for Liverpool ahead of an important week.

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Frimpong’s absence leaves Liverpool light in options on the right side of defence.

Conor Bradley returned to training today after recovering from a hamstring injury he picked up last month, but he remains short of match fitness, raising doubts over whether he can handle the intensity of upcoming games.

Another possibility is Joe Gomez, who has often been used at right-back during his Liverpool career and recently stepped into the role against Bournemouth.

He replaced Frimpong in the second half of that match, featuring for 18 minutes on the flank.

However, Slot admitted in his press conference that his current condition is far from certain.

“Joe Gomez hasn’t had a setback but he wasn’t able to train three days in a row.

You can’t prepare for injuries in one position,” the Liverpool boss explained.

This leaves the manager weighing his options carefully, with two major fixtures looming and no clear, fully-fit replacement available.

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