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Frimpong's Back-to-Back Assists Give Liverpool a Right-Flank Edge

Slot calls his pace crucial to unlocking low blocks after back-to-back assists.

Overview

  • He set up Ryan Gravenberch for the opener in the 2-1 win over Wolves, marking his first official assist for Liverpool.
  • The 25-year-old has now recorded assists in consecutive league matches, following his supply play at Tottenham.
  • Arne Slot praised Frimpong’s speed as “crucial” in modern football and highlighted the Wolves goal as a product of individual pace and a precise cut-back.
  • Two hamstring setbacks have limited his season to 343 of a possible 2,340 competitive minutes, keeping availability a key caveat.
  • Signed from Bayer Leverkusen for about £29.5m during a summer spend well over £400m, he offers flexibility on the right both at full-back and further forward.