Frimpong's Hamstring Blow: How Long Will Liverpool's Star Be Sidelined?

Liverpool must navigate two vital Premier League matches without their first-choice right-back Jeremie Frimpong following Arne Slot's confirmation that the Dutch defender sustained a hamstring problem during the Bournemouth encounter.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday before Liverpool's much-anticipated journey to St. James' Park for Gameweek 2's conclusion, Slot revealed: "The medical staff were absolutely correct regarding Jeremie [Frimpong] when they advised me to substitute him because he'll be sidelined until after the international break, and this occurred during the match."

The coach additionally emphasized that Frimpong experienced hamstring discomfort and defended his decision to replace him despite external scrutiny. While Slot isn't overly concerned about Frimpong's complete recovery and future fitness, the Netherlands international will be absent for several important matches according to the given timeframe.

Premier League Fixtures Jeremie Frimpong May Miss

According to Slot's projected timeline for a post-international break comeback, Frimpong might be unavailable for these matches:

Missing two matches isn't catastrophic, but any absence significantly impacts a Liverpool team that's just welcomed back Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley. Both potential replacements have had limited training this week, with Gomez only managing 20 minutes as a substitute in the season's opening game. Should Bradley be fit to feature, he's the probable starter with Gomez potentially providing relief during the second period.

Wataru Endō also featured briefly at right-back but was repositioned to his preferred midfield role once Gomez entered the game.

Frimpong, brought in as Trent Alexander-Arnold's replacement, will be absent for two fixtures expected to have intense atmospheres. Liverpool's away clash with Newcastle promises to be explosive given the continuing Alexander Isak transfer speculation. Subsequently, in their final match before September's international window, the Reds host title contenders Arsenal at Anfield.

Unless complications arise, Frimpong should be ready to return for the away fixture against Burnley at Turf Moor on September 14.