Jeremie Frimpong opens up on Liverpool injury troubles, settling in and Florian Wirtz

Jeremie Frimpong Opens Up on Liverpool Injury Troubles, Settling In, and Florian Wirtz

In a candid series of interviews, Liverpool's new signing Jeremie Frimpong has reflected on his injury setbacks, adaptation to Anfield, and support for teammate Florian Wirtz amid the team's push up the Premier League table.[3][4]

Frimpong, the 25-year-old Dutch right-back who joined from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, missed two months due to injury but made a strong return in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. His deflected cross assisted Hugo Ekitike's goal, and despite a cut lip, he declared himself "ready for whatever comes." "Injury in football is really annoying... the worst thing besides losing. But I’m focused, I’m back now so I’m happy," he told Liverpoolfc.com. He credited the squad's welcoming vibe, especially Ekitike, for easing his settling-in process: "They're really cool guys... it’s quite easy to bounce off each other's energy."[3][4]

Against Leeds United in a frustrating 0-0 draw—Liverpool's first Premier League game of 2026—Frimpong was honest about the team's shortcomings. Speaking to Sky Sports, he admitted, "It’s really frustrating. We wanted to win... I don’t think we created that [many] chances." Self-critical, he added, "I should have delivered the ball better." Despite dominance without goals, he remained optimistic: "Just by training every day... we create a lot of chances, so we know what we can do."[1]

Frimpong backed Florian Wirtz, the £116m Leverkusen arrival facing scrutiny after a goalless streak ended versus Wolves but a quiet Leeds outing. "That's my boy," Frimpong said. "We started our Leverkusen career together and we're starting our Liverpool career together." He expressed confidence in Wirtz rediscovering his best under pressure.[4]

With Liverpool unbeaten in six and winning three straight pre-Leeds, head coach Arne Slot values Frimpong's pace as "crucial in modern-day football." Frimpong echoed the mindset: "We’ve got to keep the mindset and just focus on every game," ahead of Wolves.[1][3] His mentality and adaptability signal a bright future amid tactical questions on Liverpool's right flank.[2]

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