Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed new £29.5 million signing Jeremie Frimpong is being considered as a temporary replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is set to miss a chunk of the 2025-26 season due to the Africa Cup of Nations. The Dutchman has admitted the Egyptian’s absence influenced transfer plans as the right-back could shift from defence to attack.
Mohamed Salah has penned a heartfelt message to Luis Diaz following the Colombian's €75 million (£65m) move to Bayern Munich. The Liverpool forward praised his former team-mate’s passion and resilience, calling him an inspiration on and off the pitch. Diaz leaves Anfield after three-and-a-half successful seasons marked by silverware and strong camaraderie.
Hugo Ekitike may have drawn a blank on his first appearance for Liverpool but fellow new signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong were both directly involved in goals before youngster Rio Ngumoha put the seal on a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in Wednesday's friendly in Japan.