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Liverpool Monitoring Boca Juniors Talent Amid Questions Over Frimpong Role

Liverpool’s evolving recruitment strategy continues to focus on emerging potential rather than instant star power, and the latest name linked fits that mould perfectly. According to reports, Boca Juniors defender Dylan Tomas Gorosito has caught the eye at the Under-20s World Cup in Chile, with scouts increasingly impressed by his performances.

Rising Prospect Under Consideration

Speaking to Rousing the Kop, transfer journalist Graeme Bailey outlined why the Argentine youngster has suddenly entered Liverpool’s radar.

“He’s a player who is standing out massively, he’s had a brilliant tournament,” Bailey said. “There’s a whole host of teams looking at him, Liverpool being one of them.

“He’s one who wasn’t especially on a lot of teams’ radars pre-tournament because he hadn’t played a lot of football for Boca Juniors, but he’s really stood out.

“Liverpool are one of the teams who quite like what they’ve seen, but we’re talking more of a future project. Teams watching and being impressed by someone doesn’t mean they’re going to sign him. It’s one to put on the system and keep tracking.”

Liverpool’s scouting department has long valued early identification over instant acquisition. It reflects a model that prioritises readiness over urgency. Gorosito may not be a January arrival, but his inclusion on the watchlist suggests future planning rather than immediate overhaul.

Jeremie Frimpong Debate Continues

The emergence of Gorosito’s name comes amid growing discussion surrounding Jeremie Frimpong’s early adaptation. Signed from Bayer Leverkusen following his release clause being triggered, he arrived with high expectations but has been deployed in various roles rather than as a fixed right-back.

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Former Reds midfielder Don Hutchison offered a strong opinion on the current depth chart in that position.

“I’d have Bradley starting in the team now, absolutely. I don’t think Frimpong’s current standard gets him anywhere near the first XI for Liverpool,” he told GOAL.

He added further detail on his observations. “I’ve watched every Liverpool match I could so far this season, and in some matches like the Southampton game, he just kept giving the ball away. Simple passes were going astray, and his confidence is just starting to erode.”

While Hutchison’s view is firm, the coaching staff appear to be experimenting rather than writing any final conclusions. Frimpong’s deployment on the right wing against Galatasaray may suggest Liverpool are exploring depth options for when Mohamed Salah departs for international duty.

Squad Evolution, Not Overreaction

It is important to stress that monitoring Gorosito does not imply panic. Young full-backs take time to settle into structured pressing systems, and Liverpool rarely abandon plans quickly. If anything, the inclusion of Gorosito on the database reflects sensible succession planning rather than reactionary judgement.

Bailey summarised it clearly as “one to put on the system and keep tracking.” That approach aligns with the club’s history of shadow-listing players months or even years ahead of formal movement.

Whether Gorosito becomes the next South American import or simply one of many monitored prospects will depend on consistency beyond a breakout tournament.

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For Liverpool fans, there is relief in seeing the club continue to monitor long-term options rather than locking into fixed assumptions. Some supporters may have hoped for Frimpong to explode into form instantly, but adaptation periods are often messy. Conor Bradley’s emergence offers balance and competition rather than controversy.

The interest in Dylan Tomas Gorosito should be seen as future-proofing, not scapegoating. If Liverpool can build a right-back roster comprising Bradley, Frimpong and a developing talent like Gorosito, it strengthens depth in multiple scenarios. It also provides tactical flexibility for Arne Slot, who appears willing to move players between full-back and wing roles depending on opponent and match flow.

Supporters will naturally debate who should start based on current form, but the broader encouraging element is that Liverpool are refusing to settle. The club has reached previous heights through constant renewal, not sentiment. Whether Gorosito ever signs or not, his emergence keeps standards high.