The club's exciting new arrival is now ready to be a superstar winger at Liverpool. After a defeat in the Community Shield, there will be a myriad of overreaction on social platforms and the tradition...
The club's exciting new arrival is now ready to be a superstar winger at Liverpool.
After a defeat in the Community Shield, there will be a myriad of overreaction on social platforms and the traditional media.
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It's important to not read too much into these negative narratives. Were Liverpool perfect? No. But should we expect them to after four new arrivals slotting into the starting line-up? No.
The reality is that it will take time for Arne Slot to get this new phase two of Liverpool right. Things are not just going to be perfect from day one.
It's important to note Liverpool are not done in the transfer window either. There will be a new centre-back coming in and Alexander Isak should ultimately end up at Anfield.
This is why it's important to focus on the positives.
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One of the biggest positives from the game was definitely the performance of Jeremie Frimpong. He may not have meant his goal, but he scored it anyway.
No one can take the fact away from him that has now scored on his Liverpool debut.
But it was more than just the goal. It was the run forward that he made. The way he controlled the ball and the way he was able to make a nuisance of himself in offensive situations.
It's quite clear that Frimpong is more than just a full-back, he's an attacking threat. Someone who is also ready to play further up the pitch when required.
We saw that in pre-season, and he confirmed it against Palace with his performance. Frimpong can be a winger, too. He is an option to play there behind Mohamed Salah.
You can tell from his speed and the way he takes players on and makes an impact in the final third that he could easily make the difference going forward.
He's just done that at Wembley, and that pretty much confirms he's ready to take the mantle on from Salah, when he goes to AFCON later this season.
It's also more confirmation of just how smart of a deal this was from Liverpool.
Let's not forget, Anfield Watch understands Liverpool signed Frimpong for just £29m. That's a complete bargain for a player who not only replaces Trent Alexander-Arnold but also provides much-needed cover for Salah, something Liverpool pretty much haven't had in several seasons.
Frimpong is a special player. He's the extra weapon Slot has been crying out for, and he's also the injection of energy and speed that Liverpool lacked last summer.
Not to mention he doesn't shirk away from his defensive duties either. Frimpong very much stood up to the challenge against Palace. None of the chances the Reds conceded were coming from his side.
Liverpool could not have asked for a better player, they could not have asked for a better signing. At 24-years-old, Frimpong is made for this team.
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