Ronald Koeman bluntly explains Jeremie Frimpong snub as 4 Premier League rivals preferred
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJeremie FrimpongNetherlands boss Ronald Koeman has bluntly explained his decision to leave Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong out of the World Cup, with some Premier League rivals preferredNetherlands head coach Ronald Koeman during a press conference. (Image: Joris Verwijst/Soccrates/Getty Images)Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong has been left out of the Netherlands' squad for the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, with head coach Ronald Koeman outlining that his fitness record this season has counted against him.Koeman was asked to explain his decisions during a press conference shortly after the roster for the tournament was revealed.
And Liverpool star Frimpong will have the summer off as a result of missing out.Twenty-five-year-old Frimpong has mainly played on the right wing for his country of late, a position he filled in for at Anfield under Arne Slot during his debut campaign. But other players have been chosen ahead of him on the wing and further back, meaning he has missed out.READ MORE: Jeremy Jacquet explains Chelsea snub and names two stars who convinced him on Liverpool transferREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande talks, Anthony Gordon latest, Bradley Barcola move"It is the pattern of this season that he has been injured regularly," Koeman said.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Aston Villa left-back Ian Maatsen and Lutsharel Geertruida, who Liverpool tried to sign on loan in January, are the two who will be picked from should Timber miss out, though he is expected to return in time.Mats Wieffer, who is in the squad and has played at right-back for Brighton this season, was also picked out as someone that the Netherlands could use there instead of Frimpong.Liverpool teammates Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch have all been selected, as expected.Liverpool.com says: Frimpong has been unfortunate with injuries at the worst possible time. Never before has he been susceptible to them regularly, but he has had problems adapting to the intensity of the Premier League and it has counted against him.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJeremie FrimpongFIFA World Cup