Arne Slot makes Jeremie Frimpong prediction after double Liverpool injury nightmare

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCThe Liverpool boss believes his compatriot will be hugely influential for the Reds if he can stay fully fitArne Slot has shared his delight at having Jeremie Frimpong back from injury after the Netherlands international marked only his second Premier League start for Liverpool with an assist in Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Wolves. Starting at right-back, the Dutchman set up the opening goal for Ryan Gravenberch in a lively individual performance.He now boasts back-to-back assists as a result, having also set up Hugo Ekitike’s winner in last week’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur when making his return after a lengthy lay-off from a hamstring injury.The 25-year-old was one of eight new senior arrivals at Anfield in the summer as Liverpool completed a £450m transfer spending spree.And Slot pointed to his side’s injuries when explaining why the Reds have not been at their best so far this season, before backing Frimpong to continue to make a decisive impact now he is back available.READ MORE: Arne Slot's Florian Wirtz revelation speaks volumes as Liverpool star finally breaks duck“I think a lot has been said by so many people, including you guys (reporters) and me as well, about the amount of money we spent last summer,” he admitted.

“No-one talks about what we recouped because we sold so many.“But from the players we bought, we unfortunately couldn’t see the best from Alex (Isak). Giovanni Leoni has been injured in his first game and Jeremie Frimpong has hardly been involved as well.“It’s nice that we spent so much, and nobody talking about what we sold, but we were not always able to use the players we’ve brought in.“Jeremie is a great example.

Last week he had the assist against Tottenham and today he had a great assist against Wolves.“Pace, that is what he has. That is not our biggest strength.“To have him available with his pace… the first goal was pure individual ability, quick and the cutback, we were positioned in the right position.“But that is the pace I always wanted to bring in with Hugo (Ekitike) and Jeremie and with Alex as well, but unfortunately not all of the money we have spent we have used and that is to do with the injuries of the players.”