Jeremie Frimpong struggles as Liverpool lose to Crystal Palace | OneFootball

Liverpool conceded a dying-minute goal and lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace, with Reds boss Arne Slot admitting that the hosts deserved to beat his side.

Liverpool were dominated in the first half by a rampant Palace side that sensed blood.

Despite finding their way back into the game, the Reds conceded a late goal that handed the Merseyside outfit their first loss of the season.

Several players underperformed, but much of the post-match frustration was directed at Jeremie Frimpong.

The Liverpool right-back came on in the dying moments to provide solidity, but gave a poor account of himself under pressure.

Frimpong lost four out of five duels, committed a foul, and lost possession a staggering 10 times in only 16 minutes on the field.

The Gaffer revealed that one of his men jumped out to start a counterattack instead of defending Eddie Nketiah’s winner.

Frimpong joined Liverpool this summer for £29 million but has struggled on both ends of the pitch.

The Dutchman is yet to score, assist, register a key pass or create a big chance after three league appearances (one start).

He failed with his one attempted cross against Palace (0%)

Defensively, he is yet to compete for an aerial duel and has won only 44% of his ground battles.

He arrived with plenty of promise, but the Reds will have to be patient to get the best version of the former Bayer Leverkusen star.

Thankfully, Liverpool have Conor Bradley ahead of him in the pecking order as he adjusts to life in the Premier League.

Slot can also turn to Dominick Szoboszlai as a makeshift option.

Liverpool must now focus on picking themselves up from this loss, with crucial fixtures on the horizon.

The Reds have blockbuster showdowns against Galatasaray, Manchester United, and Chelsea coming up.

Frimpong will be hoping Slot gives him a chance to redeem himself after this poor showing.

Frimpong needs to prove he belongs at this level and start repaying the faith that convinced Liverpool to bring him to Anfield.