Just right after the first round of the Premier League, Liverpool welcomed the news when defender Jeremie Frimpong would be absent until after the September national concentration due to the injury.
The rookie from Leverkusen was forced to leave the field in the second half against the Premier League against Bournemouth last week. He will miss a trip to Newcastle on August 26, as well as the welcome Arsenal on August 31.
Coach Arne Slot explained: “The medical team was completely right to tell me that it was necessary to replace Jeremie. Immediately after the match, I said it was not related to his performance, but because we felt the problem in the hamstring. If not, maybe he would have to rest longer.
The absence of the right Dutch defender made Slot headache before the trip to St James' Park. The only hope is that Conor Bradley could return after missing both the Super Cup and victory against Bournemouth for muscle injury.
However, Slot coach himself admitted: “Today Bradley has only practiced for a few minutes with the whole team for the first time.”
Joe Gomez, who came on the pitch from the bench over the weekend after a long time of nursing, could be replaced but still not completely recovered when he was still uncomfortable in the heel of Achilles.
Slot added: “Joe is definitely a choice, but let him play 20 minutes last week was quite a lot after a long break. I did not say that Gomez relapsed injuries, but he could not practice for 3 days with the team. Please wait to see if Gomez can contribute to Monday.
Besides the personnel issue, Slot refused to comment on the Alexander Isak deal. Liverpool was denied the offer of Newcastle worth £ 110 million earlier this month, and the transfer rumor made the match even more “hot”.
Slot said: “I like to talk about the players I have more, but I understand why this question is. I am satisfied with the current squad. Come to Newcastle, you know what to wait for me. We met them three times last season and twice were inferior to the intensity. In the away match, they overwhelmed us for 60 minutes and deserved to lead before.
On St James' Park, they don't need anything to become fierce. Newcastle is one of the best teams in the tournament, capable of playing football as well as ready to turn the game into a war. This is one of the most difficult guests in the season, especially when playing under such a field. ”
