Pearce: Slot Faces Right-Back Selection Problem Following Liverpool Injury News

Liverpool’s preparations for Sunday’s match against Burnley have received a boost with the return of Jeremie Frimpong. However, his comeback also gives head coach Arne Slot a tactical dilemma to solve.

According to James Pearce of The Athletic, the Dutch right-back returned to full training on Wednesday after missing the last two league matches due to a hamstring injury.

Frimpong, a £30 million signing from Bayer Leverkusen, was injured during the season opener against Bournemouth and stayed in Liverpool during the international break to continue his rehabilitation.

While the former Celtic defender has impressed teammates with his standout qualities, the team hasn’t struggled in his absence. In fact, Dominik Szoboszlai has excelled while filling in at right-back, even earning a spot in the Premier League team of the week.

Conor Bradley has also regained fitness, giving Slot three strong contenders for the right-back position—especially important ahead of a busy stretch featuring six matches in 17 days across three competitions.

The Athletic reported: “Frimpong was given the green light to step up his comeback by playing a part in Wednesday’s session,” indicating that he will likely be eased back in rather than rushed into full match action immediately.

In addition, there was a positive development as Alexander Isak took part in training for the first time since his £125 million transfer from Newcastle. After a long summer push for the move and a brief appearance for Sweden, he’s now beginning to settle into life at Liverpool.

Elsewhere, Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa also returned to training after skipping international duty. Both could be vital for squad rotation during the upcoming congested fixture schedule.

Although Liverpool have made major signings this summer—including Isak and Florian Wirtz—Slot’s ability to effectively rotate and manage his squad will be crucial in the months ahead.