The Dutch right-back retired with an apparent hamstring problem in the opening four minutes of action at Anfield.
The issue was so serious that the signing was immediately withdrawn during the summer window and Wataru Endo took his place.
The Reds secured a place in the top eight of the Champions League with a 6-0 win over Qarabag in the final league match of the competition.
Arne Slot says Liverpool will not sign any defenders in January
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We understand the reason, but…
Sigh… https://t.co/mdt5EIDr8Z
— Rijk van de Kop (@empireofthekop) January 28, 2026
To be completely fair to the ex-Feyenoord boss, Liverpool generally have three senior right-backs to choose from.
However, it is a huge shame that Conor Bradley will be sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury, while Frimpong will join his Northern Irish colleague in the treatment room.
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Indeed, the Reds’ transfer position was already rock-solid – in that the club would not impose sanctions on new players – following the former’s injury. So it should come as no surprise that Liverpool will not bow to the pressure and change course.
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We can understand the hesitation. The rule that Liverpool has X number of players in a certain position was announced long before Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp.
Still, one wonders what impact having just six senior centre-backs (seven once Joe Gomez recovers from a minor problem) will have on our campaign. Especially in Europe, where there is the greatest chance that we will win gold in the 2025/2026 season!
Is there really no way to bring forward a summer transfer?
Jeremy Jacquet is one such option that the Reds are believed to strongly admire, and Chelsea are not considered a clear favorite as previously reported.
Of course, this particular transfer would do little to solve Liverpool’s immediate right-back crisis!
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Really, the one who could justify Liverpool’s January recruitment would be a versatile defensive option.
Let’s say a Joe Gomez Mk 2 – and ideally one that is more durable than the original!
Who exactly that will look like remains to be seen, as neither Jacquet nor Nico Schlotterbeck (who can play as a left back) offer any easy solutions.
Joel Ordonez could perhaps provide some respite on the right flank if needed. But this doesn’t look like a transfer Liverpool would want to happen in January, and we doubt Jeremy Frimpong’s injury will change things.
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