Liverpool faces defensive injury concern after pre-season tour loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola reported that Jeremie Frimpong was substituted late in a 4-2 pre-season defeat to Leeds United due to an injury concern. This match marked Liverpool's first loss under Iraola during their US tour. Frimpong had a challenging debut season, missing 20 matches due to injuries. Despite the recent setback, Iraola is optimistic, stating he believes it was simply an overload and not a serious injury. The match also featured the season debuts of Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Ryan Gravenberch, with Iraola expressing satisfaction with their performances.
- •Liverpool lost 4-2 to Leeds United in their final pre-season match.
- •Jeremie Frimpong was substituted due to discomfort.
- •Frimpong missed 20 matches last season because of injuries.
- •Iraola expressed hope that Frimpong's issue is not serious.
- •Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Ryan Gravenberch made their pre-season debuts.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool boss Iraola gives update on another defensive injury concern
"Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has revealed that Jeremie Frimpong was withdrawn due to an injury concern in the final match of their pre-season tour.The Reds suffered their first defeat under their n...
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