Jeremie Frimpong’s puzzling start: What is the plan for Liverpool’s not-quite right-back?

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Uncertainty over Liverpool’s vision Based on Slot’s tactical brain and player management, as well as the hard work done by Liverpool’s scouting team, the assumption was that there would be a clear plan for Frimpong. Is Frimpong going to be gradually developed into the club’s long-term right-back?

Therefore, if fans were to select a player to be their first-choice right-back right now, it would be Conor Bradley and not Frimpong who would get the nod. Frimpong’s short-term role: Three options for Liverpool Interestingly, the Netherlands international has started all of the three games in the Champions League in which he was available, two at right-back and one as the right winger in Slot’s preferred attacking midfield trio.

The AFCON solution If he can fully recover from his latest injury, he could be a crucial player for Slot over the hectic winter period as they look to recover lost ground in the league, playing as that right-sided forward. One extra argument would be for Slot to swallow his pride following recent struggles and experiment with a back three, with Frimpong playing in his most natural home as a right wing-back.