Liverpool evaluates right-back options after Frimpong's struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Liverpool's disappointing fifth-place finish in the 2025-26 season prompts a reassessment of their squad. Despite significant investment, the team was unable to compete for the title, leading to a search for a reliable right-back. Jeremie Frimpong, signed to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, has not met expectations due to injuries. Sources indicate Liverpool does not see Frimpong as their primary right-back for the upcoming season. The club is exploring new targets for this position, particularly as potential signings Denzel Dumfries and Lutsharel Geertruida are unlikely to join. Meanwhile, Conor Bradley's uncertain return further complicates their defensive strategy.
- •Liverpool finished fifth in the 2025-26 season after heavy investments.
- •Frimpong underperformed due to injuries and fitness issues.
- •Liverpool is not considering Frimpong as the first-choice right-back.
- •Denzel Dumfries and Lutsharel Geertruida are unlikely to join the club.
- •The status of Conor Bradley's return remains uncertain.
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"Liverpool's first-team squad let their fans down massively during the 2025-26 season. Most people expected the Anfield outfit to put up a decent fight for the title but, in the end, they finished in f...
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