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Liverpool to Rely on Frimpong During Salah’s AFCON Absence

The manager praised Frimpong’s attacking flexibility as vital cover for Salah’s expected six-game absence at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohamed Salah Arne Slot Liverpool
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, August 4, 2025: Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong during a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Athletic Bilbao at Anfield. Liverpool won 3-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
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Overview

  • Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that Jeremie Frimpong will cover Mohamed Salah’s role in up to six Premier League matches while Egypt competes at AFCON.
  • The Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco runs from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, forcing Salah to miss key festive and New Year fixtures.
  • Frimpong joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in June for a £29 million fee as the club’s first summer signing.
  • Pre-season saw Frimpong deployed in advanced attacking roles and earn his first defensive start in a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao.
  • Slot emphasized that Liverpool has additional attacking options beyond Frimpong to fill the right flank in Salah’s absence.