Jeremie Frimpong shares update after picking up another injury at Liverpool

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Jeremie Frimpong has not had the start to life at Liverpool that he would have wanted.The Reds have had a tricky start to the season so far where not many of their new signings have settled, while they have also had a few injuries to some key players.One of the players who has struggled more than most is Frimpong, with the right-back getting very few opportunities, but when he did, he picked up injuries.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. This is already the second hamstring injury he has picked up since joining, with this one expected to keep him out for around six weeks in total, something that is far from ideal.Frimpong, though, as many fans have come to realise already, is a fairly positive character, and he has offered an update on his current situation.

Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesJeremie Frimpong is staying positive despite injuryThe Dutchman is a flying full-back, arguably more of a winger, meaning that covering a big distance is a large part of his game.So, picking up hamstring injuries is not entirely a surprise, although it is, obviously, something that he will want to stop happening in the future.Now it is all about rehab and getting back to full fitness, with this period being something he is staying positive about despite how frustrating it can be. “Of course it is upsetting, as a footballer it is not a nice thing to go through,” he said on his TikTok account when asked about how he is doing while injured.“But, it is part of the job, you know?

So it is really, really annoying, but it is life.”READ MORE: Liverpool’s predicted XI vs Real Madrid as impenetrable backline needed while Florian Wirtz decision madeArne Slot confirmed that Frimpong will be out until at least after the international break, although they will do all they can to ensure they do not rush him back and have a repeat of the same injury.Jeremie Frimpong will be a key player while Mohamed Salah is awaySo far, Frimpong has struggled a little bit at full-back when given the chance, mainly because he is so forward-thinking that he can be caught out of position.However, this could play to his advantage as when Mohamed Salah goes to AFCON, Liverpool will need someone to replace him, and Frimpong might be the perfect candidate.He plays on the wing regularly for the Netherlands and has done for Liverpool as well already, with his attacking threat and pace suiting this role.Federico Chiesa is another option for the Reds but he cannot play every game, especially given his injury record, suggesting Frimpong will be needed when he returns from injury.