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Why Jeremie Frimpong was withdrawn four minutes into Qarabag tie as Arne Slot in injury hell
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Why Jeremie Frimpong was withdrawn four minutes into Qarabag tie as Arne Slot in injury hell

Originally posted on Empire of the Kop
By Farrell Keeling  |  Last updated Jan 28, 2026 3:17 PM ET

Jeremie Frimpong was forced off the pitch in the opening four minutes of action after picking up a suspected hamstring injury.

The Dutchman pulled up early in Liverpool’s Champions League encounter with Qarabag at Anfield after tracking back to defend a counter.

Wataru Endo replaced the right-back, leaving Arne Slot’s men with a further depleted backline.

What injury did Jeremie Frimpong pick up vs Qarabag

Frimpong was caught gesturing to his groin while surrounded by Liverpool teammates, moments before on-field referee Ivan Kružliak gestured for physios to enter the pitch.

Further reporting has since indicated that the issue may actually concern the fullback’s hamstring, judging by one update from The Athletic’s James Pearce.

This article first appeared on Empire of the Kop and was syndicated with permission.

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