Liverpool injury statement as star sends message to fans following setback
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has been sidelined since the 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt last month after suffering his second injury of the seasonLiverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has vowed he is grafting hard to return to action following his latest injury blow. The Dutch full-back sustained his second setback of the campaign during the thumping 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt after breaking down in the opening period.Frimpong has been ruled out for the past five fixtures as a consequence of the issue, but it marks the latest absence for the former Bayer Leverkusen star.
Following the England star's controversial departure, the Reds brought in Frimpong to challenge Conor Bradley for the right-back spot, but both players have endured their own injury troubles, leaving Dominik Szoboszlai to deputise in defence.READ MORE: Mo Salah's six-word revelation shows what's costing Liverpool after Arne Slot instructionREAD MORE: Florian Wirtz's reaction to brutal Liverpool comments as Jamie Carragher sent messageIn a message on Snapchat, Frimpong delivered an encouraging update, reassuring fans he is putting in the graft on the training pitch to rejoin the squad.He shared an image in Holland colours with the message: "Working hard to be back soon [strong arm]."It represents the latest glimpse into Frimpong's rehabilitation after sharing a string of clips on his social media documenting the recovery process.The defender was spotted doing rehabilitation work at the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby under the watchful eye of Liverpool's medical staff, as well as completing running drills on the Merseyside training pitch.Boss Arne Slot has confirmed that Frimpong will rejoin the squad following the international break, though the Dutchman conceded he faces an uphill battle to be ready for the Nottingham Forest clash.The Liverpool manager was candid in his assessment that the Bundesliga champion is unlikely to be match-fit for the visit of Sean Dyche's side to Anfield next Saturday (November 22)."Alisson for sure and I expect Jeremie back after the international break as well because we play from November until March," the former Feyenoord manager said."But I don't expect Jeremie to be fully fit for Forest, but with Alisson we expect this."The Reds will be eager to respond following their setback against Manchester City when domestic action resumes. They currently trail the Champions League spots by a single point whilst sitting eight points adrift in the title race.The reigning champions will be aiming to get back to winning ways, and will be lifted by Alisson Becker's comeback, despite Giorgi Mamardashvili's impressive recent performances.Alexander Isak was withdrawn during the same fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt last month and had only recovered sufficiently to make the bench as an unused substitute.However, he has been called up for Sweden and manager Graham Potter has indicated that he will play if needed in their two inconsequential World Cup qualifiers.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.
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