"On paper, Jeremie Frimpong could slot into the role. Signed for his dynamism and versatility, Frimpong is a natural right-back. However, Slot's tactical adjustments during Mohamed Salah's AFCON absence have pushed Frimpong into an advanced role on the right wing. His pace and attacking instincts have been crucial in compensating for Salah's absence, making it unlikely Slot will sacrifice that attacking outlet by moving him back permanently."
"Joe Gomez offers another solution. His ability to play across the backline is invaluable, but shifting him to right-back creates a domino effect: Liverpool would be left with only Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate as senior centre-backs. That's a precarious position, especially after Giovanni Leoni's season-ending ACL injury earlier in the campaign. One more setback at centre-back, and Liverpool's defensive structure collapses."
Arne Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp in June 2024 and delivered a Premier League title in his first season, restoring confidence in Liverpool's domestic dominance. The 2025/26 campaign has revealed defensive vulnerabilities, exacerbated by Conor Bradley's recent injury which leaves the right-back position exposed. Jeremie Frimpong is a natural right-back, but tactical shifts during Mohamed Salah's AFCON absence have pushed him into a more advanced wide role. Joe Gomez can cover right-back but moving him would leave only Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate as senior centre-backs, a risky situation after Giovanni Leoni's season-ending ACL tear. Calvin Ramsay remains an inexperienced emergency option. Urgent activity in the transfer market is required to stabilize the defense and protect the title defence.
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