Slot sees positives as Frimpong and Kerkez adapt to end of a full-back era

"When we looked in the market, Jeremie was one of the first we noticed. He has that pace similar to Conor, Milos and Robbo. That pace is one thing going forward but also if you face the forwards of Paris Saint-Germain or many Premier League teams with very, very fast wingers. It is definitely helpful to have them."

"Unfortunately for them they have not always had the same players in front of them. So it is still a work in progress. Especially because too many times not all of them have been available and we have had to change because of load management. But, bit by bit, we see players and the team improving."

"That assessment also applies to Florian Wirtz, who scored his first Liverpool goal since his arrival for a potential 116m from Bayer Leverkusen in the win over Wolves and has impressed in recent weeks. Slot said the Germany international has needed time to adapt to the move on and off the pitch."

Liverpool's full-back positions are still adjusting after the departures of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson, with injuries and load management limiting the impact of designated successors. Summer signings Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez bring valuable pace for both attack and defence, helping cope with very fast wingers in the Premier League and Europe. Frimpong has shown improvement after a second hamstring injury and provided assists in recent wins over Tottenham and Wolves. Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal and has impressed, but required time to adapt to the move both on and off the pitch.

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