{"id":264396,"date":"2025-11-15T14:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T14:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/264396\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T14:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T14:10:12","slug":"liverpool-injury-statement-as-star-sends-message-to-fans-following-setback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/264396\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool injury statement as star sends message to fans following setback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has been sidelined since the 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt last month after suffering his second injury of the season<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Liverpool-v-Southampton-EFL-Carabao-Cup-Third-Round-Football-Anfield-Liverpool-UK-23-Sep-202.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremie Frimpong.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has posted a series of messages as he remains ruled out through injury.(Image: Paul Currie\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has vowed he is grafting hard to return to action following his latest injury blow. The Dutch full-back sustained his second setback of the campaign during the thumping 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt after breaking down in the opening period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-jeremie-frimpong-injury-frankfurt-36117068\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Frimpong has been ruled out for the past five fixtures<\/a> as a consequence of the issue, but it marks the latest absence for the former Bayer Leverkusen star. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-jeremie-frimpong-injury-frankfurt-36117068\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The 24-year-old was forced off on his Premier League bow for Liverpool <\/a>against <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/afc-bournemouth\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bournemouth<\/a>, missing the encounters with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/newcastle-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Newcastle<\/a> United and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arsenal-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arsenal<\/a> at the start of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The full-back&#8217;s fitness woes have come as <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> have battled to cope with the loss of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/trent-alexander-arnold\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a>. Following the England star&#8217;s controversial departure, the Reds brought in Frimpong to challenge Conor Bradley for the right-back spot, but both players have endured their own injury troubles, leaving Dominik Szoboszlai to deputise in defence.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/mohamed-salah-liverpool-arne-slot-36250050\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36250050\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mo Salah&#8217;s six-word revelation shows what&#8217;s costing Liverpool after Arne Slot instruction<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/florian-wirtz-liverpool-transfer-germany-36249724\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36249724\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Florian Wirtz&#8217;s reaction to brutal Liverpool comments as Jamie Carragher sent message<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">In a message on Snapchat, Frimpong delivered an encouraging update, reassuring fans he is putting in the graft on the training pitch to rejoin the squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">He shared an image in Holland colours with the message: &#8220;Working hard to be back soon [strong arm].&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">It represents the latest glimpse into Frimpong&#8217;s rehabilitation after sharing a string of clips on his social media documenting the recovery process.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_IMG_3291.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremie Frimpong's post on social media platform, Snapchat.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Jeremie Frimpong&#8217;s post on social media platform, Snapchat.(Image: Jeremie Frimpong\/Snapchat)<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_IMG_3293.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremie Frimpong also posted to social media expressing his disappointment at missing the Netherlands' clash against Poland.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Jeremie Frimpong also posted to social media expressing his disappointment at missing the Netherlands&#8217; clash against Poland.(Image: Jeremie Frimpong\/Snapchat)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The defender was spotted doing rehabilitation work at the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby under the watchful eye of Liverpool&#8217;s medical staff, as well as completing running drills on the Merseyside training pitch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Boss <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arne-slot\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arne Slot<\/a> has confirmed that Frimpong will rejoin the squad following the international break, though the Dutchman conceded he faces an uphill battle to be ready for the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/nottingham-forest-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> clash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The Liverpool manager was candid in his assessment that the Bundesliga champion is unlikely to be match-fit for the visit of Sean Dyche&#8217;s side to Anfield next Saturday (November 22).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;Alisson for sure and I expect Jeremie back after the international break as well because we play from November until March,&#8221; the former Feyenoord manager said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;But I don&#8217;t expect Jeremie to be fully fit for Forest, but with Alisson we expect this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The Reds will be eager to respond following their setback against <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-city-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manchester City<\/a> when domestic action resumes. They currently trail the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Champions League<\/a> spots by a single point whilst sitting eight points adrift in the title race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The reigning champions will be aiming to get back to winning ways, and will be lifted by Alisson Becker&#8217;s comeback, despite Giorgi Mamardashvili&#8217;s impressive recent performances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Alexander Isak was withdrawn during the same fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt last month and had only recovered sufficiently to make the bench as an unused substitute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">However, he has been called up for Sweden and manager Graham Potter has indicated that he will play if needed in their two inconsequential World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KLOUWbmSQd86jj7ZbbVOHa\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mirror<\/a> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Football<\/a> content. 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