Arne Slot has provided a clear injury update ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Brentford, confirming Jeremie Frimpong will be sidelined for an extended period while Alexander Isak remains doubtful after a groin problem.<\/p>\n
Slot described Frimpong\u2019s condition in frank terms, making it clear the right back will not be available for the near future. \u201cJeremie is not in a good place,\u201d Slot told his pre-match press conference. \u201cWhat I mean with that is that he\u2019s definitely not going to play today, tomorrow or next week. Hamstring injury, so that\u2019s going to take a while.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlex, not too bad. A question mark for the weekend, so let\u2019s see where he is then. That\u2019s the same to be said about Ryan [Gravenberch]. He didn\u2019t travel with us , today we\u2019re in again, let\u2019s see where he is today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Slot also confirmed Liverpool continue to cope without their starting goalkeeper Alisson as he works through a hamstring issue. The manager refused to put a time frame on his recovery when asked, instead simply admitting it will \u201ctake a little bit longer.\u201d Reports suggest the Brazilian stopper is not due back until the middle of November, which would mean Giorgi Mamardashvili remains in goal for several more matches.<\/p>\n
Frimpong\u2019s absence opens the door for Conor Bradley to take regular starts at right back, and Dominik Szoboszlai may again be moved deeper to accommodate Liverpool\u2019s attacking options. If Isak cannot recover in time, summer signing Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 is poised to lead the line; he has six goals in 12 appearances, just eight of which have been as a starter.<\/p>\n
Liverpool travel to Brentford having lost three straight Premier League matches and surrendered first place to Arsenal. The squad will assess Isak and Gravenberch ahead of the weekend, while Frimpong and Alisson face longer recoveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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