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Liverpool Injury Concerns for Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley

Liverpool have started the defence of their Premier League title with the same intensity that carried them to glory last season. Arne Slot’s side are preparing for a challenging trip to Newcastle United at St James’ Park, and while the focus is firmly on maintaining momentum, there are growing concerns over right-back options.

Jeremie Frimpong Fitness Update

Liverpool’s high-profile summer signing Jeremie Frimpong, brought in from Bayer Leverkusen, had his Premier League debut cut short against Bournemouth. The Dutch international was substituted in the second half after feeling discomfort in his hamstring.

Slot later explained his decision to withdraw Frimpong early.

“It wasn’t out of luxury,” Slot said. “Jeremie Frimpong felt his hamstring at half-time and made a lot of sprints.

“He was doing quite well, but our other full-back, Conor Bradley, is already injured with a hamstring injury, so you don’t to take the risk of losing another full-back.

“You could argue, why don’t you play Joe Gomez there, but he only had two sessions in pre-season and could only play half an hour, so we started with Wataru Endo and our left full-back Milos Kerkez.”

Liverpool supporters will be relieved to know that the initial assessment suggests the injury is not severe. The expectation within the club is that Frimpong could be available for the Newcastle fixture on 25 August 2025, although his progress in training will determine whether he makes the squad.

Conor Bradley’s Ongoing Absence

While Frimpong’s recovery looks promising, Conor Bradley remains sidelined. The Northern Ireland international has been unavailable for several weeks with a hamstring issue of his own. He missed pre-season games against Athletic Club and competitive fixtures against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.

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The exact nature of Bradley’s injury has not been disclosed, but the lack of a timeline has raised concerns among supporters. With his pace and energy down the right flank, Bradley became an important figure for Liverpool last season, and his absence leaves Slot short of depth in a demanding area of the pitch.

Right-Back Dilemma Ahead of Newcastle Clash

Slot will face questions on Bradley’s fitness in the build-up to the Newcastle match, though for now the manager is planning without him. If Frimpong is not deemed fit enough to start, Liverpool could turn to alternative options including Joe Gomez, who is still regaining sharpness after a limited pre-season.

The situation highlights the importance of squad depth in Liverpool’s title defence. Both Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley have the qualities to play a vital role in the team’s tactical set-up, but their injuries have forced adjustments earlier than expected.

Importance of Swift Recoveries

With the Premier League season still in its early stages, Liverpool will be eager to avoid a prolonged defensive shortage. Frimpong’s attacking output and Bradley’s defensive reliability provide balance on the right side, and Slot’s system depends heavily on full-backs contributing both in possession and transition.

Supporters will be monitoring the updates closely, hoping that Frimpong’s recovery stays on schedule and that Bradley’s return comes sooner rather than later. The next few weeks could be decisive in ensuring Liverpool retain control of their campaign.