Former Liverpool right-back Markus Babbel has revealed he thinks Jeremie Frimpong could prove to be an upgrade on Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The Reds confirmed the signing of Frimpong on the same day Alexander-Arnold’s exit to Real was officially announced, ending the latter’s 20-year association with his boyhood club.

For that reason, Babbel, who played 73 times for Liverpool between 2000 and 2002, feels the team could be stronger despite losing such a talented player.

“Jeremie Frimpong is a different kind of right-back to Trent Alexander-Arnold,” the German said, via Poker Scout.

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“I would say defensively, he is better than Trent; that has been a big weakness for Trent in the past.

“Frimpong has been one of the main players for Bayer Leverkusen in the past couple of seasons and I think he is going to become a top player for Liverpool

It’s a very good signing for them.”

Alexander-Arnold was booed by fans on his penultimate appearance for Liverpool and irked some by speaking Spanish in his unveiling press conference.

Some supporters believe his decision to learn the language in advance indicates that he has been prioritizing his own wants above the team’s for a prolonged period

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Babbel admitted he was surprised to see the 26-year-old leave Liverpool, but can understand the pull of Real.

“I love Trent as a player, but what is he doing going to Real Madrid
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