Report: Jeremie Frimpong has been doing something important behind the scenes at Liverpool while injured
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Liverpool supporters have not seen a great deal of Jeremie Frimpong after his summer arrival from Bayer Leverkusen.There was plenty of excitement surrounding the capture of the Dutchman, even if he did not look like an especially natural fit for the Reds on paper.Since then, Frimpong has played only nine times for Liverpool, with a hamstring injury ruling him out of action for the past two months.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. The biggest decision Arne Slot has to make for Liverpool vs Tottenham is: Liverpool’s injury list is getting longer 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Arne Slot will be relieved to have his countryman back available as a potential stand-in while Mohamed Salah is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.And as he closes in on a return to the pitch, Frimpong has reportedly been endearing himself to staff at the Liverpool training ground.Jeremie Frimpong getting to know staff at LiverpoolPart of Frimpong’s appeal to both supporters and his teammates is his effervescent and outgoing personality.The 24-year-old is clearly someone who likes to lighten the mood, and is set to be a positive influence around the Liverpool squad.Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool will be just fine without Dominik Szoboszlai against Tottenham – and here’s whyAccording to The Athletic, his bubbly nature has also rubbed off on staff members who have been seeing more of Frimpong while he’s been injured.The Netherlands international has reportedly been spending ‘extra hours’ at the AXA Training Centre as he recovers from his setback.During this time, Frimpong is said to have been ‘getting to know members of staff at the club a little better.’ How would you rate Liverpool’s signing of Jeremie Frimpong out of 10? Image Credit: Getty Images/Gerrit van Keulen/Soccrates 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Not every player would spend that time to converge with the people behind the scenes, but that Frimpong is making those important little connections says a lot about his character.Will Frimpong be fit to face Tottenham?Throughout the past week or two, it has felt like Frimpong is on the verge of a return to the team.Saturday’s match against Tottenham has been slated for a potential return, but according to The Athletic, it remains unclear whether or not he will be available for selection.Had he not picked up an injury at such an inopportune time, Frimpong would have had a great chance at nailing down the right-back position for himself.But with Conor Bradley fit again and back from suspension for Saturday’s match, the former Leverkusen man may have to be patient for a little longer.In the meantime, some time spent around the club and the people who make it tick is no bad thing at all. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox