Ibrahima Konate admits BIG changes are imminent

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·09 de junho de 2025

Ibrahima Konate admits BIG changes are imminent

Liverpool were left reeling by the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold would leave the club at the end of his contract in summer 2025. After two decades in red, the homegrown hero opted to let his deal expire and join Real Madrid.

But events move quickly. Trent confirmed that he would be leaving and that announcement was followed very quickly by the news that Jeremie Frimpong was coming.

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The Dutchman, 24, was a double winner with Bayer Leverkusen in 2023/24 - establishing himself as one of the best wing-backs around under Xabi Alonso.

Richard Hughes moved fast for the Netherlands international - triggering his Leverkusen release clause and adding a high-quality replacement for Trent without delay.

Jeremie Frimpong a unique threat

Capable of playing right-back, wing-back, right midfield and even right-wing, Frimpong brings a whole new dimension to the Merseysiders’ right side.

And where Trent was a defacto midfield player operating from the right-back slot, Frimpong presents a very different threat.

An exquisite dribbler and ball-carrier, expect to see the former Manchester City academy product make far more entries to the opposition area.

He could even play in tandem with Conor Bradley, who may fulfill a more orthodox right-back role.

Frimpong 'different' to Trent

Questioned about how he saw Frimpong fitting in, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admitted that it was likely to see big changes coming to the Liverpool structure.

“I think the coach’s instructions to him will be clear because we’ll do lots of video work,” he told the Athletic.

“The fact he’s signed for us means he must have spoken to the coach a lot, so he’ll know what the coach expects from him.

“It’ll be different with him compared to Trent. That’s for sure, because they’re different players.

“But I’m happy for him. He’s a good person, very funny, and I wish him every happiness at Liverpool when he arrives. I have no worries about him.”