Liverpool’s new right-back has confronted early questions on his place in Arne Slot’s plans, however one BBC journalist insists endurance is required.
Throughout a Q&A for BBC Sport, senior soccer correspondent Sami Mokbel was requested whether or not the Dutch coach really trusts Jeremie Frimpong after experimenting with Dominik Szoboszlai at right-back in latest matches.
BBC journalist defends Frimpong after Slot belief query
One Liverpool supporter requested: “Why purchase Jeremie Frimpong and but play Dominik Szoboszlai in his place at right-back? Does Slot not belief Frimpong?”
Mokbel responded: “Give Frimpong an opportunity, Andy. He’s nonetheless acclimatising to English soccer having arrived from Germany in the summertime.
“Some take to it immediately, others want time to settle. Frimpong falls into the latter.”
The 24-year-old joined us from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5 million after the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Actual Madrid.
His signing made excellent sense financially, with the right-back’s launch clause offering worth in a summer season that additionally noticed us make investments closely in Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
As Mokbel added, “The jury is out on whether or not it makes sporting sense – however we should always not make a last studying on that but. He wants time.”
Alan Shearer appears to suppose our head coach doesn’t but think about the brand new proper again however we should always enable a lot extra time earlier than making any damning conclusions.
Liverpool nonetheless assured in Frimpong’s power and potential
The previous Leverkusen defender has already proven flashes of his trademark power, each on and off the pitch.
A latest coaching clip from the Netherlands camp confirmed him jokingly telling a cameraman to “have respect, bro,” in a second that went viral on social media.
That aggressive edge is precisely what our teaching employees worth.
Liverpool have already seen how lengthy it might probably take new arrivals to regulate to our tactical system – simply as Florian Wirtz has been adapting since additionally becoming a member of from Leverkusen.
Mokbel’s feedback underline a message many people would echo: Frimpong deserves the time and belief to turn into a key a part of our defence.
You’ll be able to watch Slot’s publish Chelsea press convention through Empire of the Kop on YouTube:
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