Jeremie Frimpong is gradually developing into an indispensable key player at Liverpool. The Dutchman is delighting head coach Arne Slot and could finally make a breakthrough after his period of struggle.
During Liverpool FC’s 2-1 away win against Tottenham Hotspur, most Reds fans suspected the end of a dry spell. New signing Jeremie Frimpong had found striker Hugo Ekitiké with his cross, who headed in to make it 2-0.
However, because the cross was decisively deflected, the Premier League rescinded the Dutchman’s first assist in an LFC jersey. A week later, in the 2-1 home win against bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton, there were no doubts about his assist premiere.
Summer Transfer Frimpong Impresses Slot
With an irresistible burst of pace, the Dutchman left his opponent standing and found compatriot Ryan Gravenberch with a low cross in the center, where the ex-Bayern professional finished.
“A turning point! For over 40 minutes, there was a dull stalemate until Frimpong, with a flash of inspiration, laid the foundation for Liverpool’s hard-fought victory. An explosion of pace, followed by an extremely intelligent cut-back,” the Mirror described Frimpong’s assist, who was also duly celebrated by his head coach Arne Slot after the game. “Pace, that’s his strength. That’s crucial in modern football. The goal he set up was a pure individual effort.”
It’s no coincidence that Slot nicknamed his protégé “Bam Bam.” The title-winning coach from last season recently repeatedly highlighted Frimpong’s incredible speed and ability to create something out of nothing to break down a compact defense.
These were precisely the qualities the Reds had hoped for from the 25-year-old when they paid Bayer Leverkusen 40 million euros in transfer fees in the summer. For four and a half years, the Dutchman had operated on the right flank for the Werkself, contributing an incredible 30 goals and 44 assists during his time at Leverkusen – as a nominal right-back.
“Bam Bam” Hampered by Injuries
Statistics that brought Liverpool FC into play and prompted the club to sign Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had left on a free transfer.
“We had to make a change in that position because Trent left. That wasn’t ideal for me, as Trent was so important for this club and also played a big role for me last season. When we looked at the market, Jeremie was one of the first to catch our eye,” Slot clarified.
However, two thigh injuries hampered the Dutchman in his first months as a Liverpool player, which is why he only recorded eleven competitive appearances in a Reds shirt in 2025.
The muscular problems have now healed, and nothing stands in the way of an appearance tonight in the match against Leeds United.