Injury news: Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz latest ahead of Liverpool v West Ham
But here's the key takeaway upfront: Frimpong appears set to return, while Wirtz remains a doubt, shaping Liverpool’s upcoming fixture against West Ham.
Frimpong has been sidelined for the Reds’ previous five appearances due to injuries, yet he has rejoined training this week in preparation for the match against Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
Wirtz, conversely, continues to battle the back problem that kept him out of the win over Nottingham Forest in their last outing.
During Friday morning’s pre-match press conference, Arne Slot was asked if both players might feature at the weekend. He responded: “Jeremie is available. He trained with us a few times this week, so he’s available.
“I don’t expect Florian to be available, so that’s a disappointment, of course. Every time a player isn’t available it’s a disappointment, and it’s also something I didn’t expect after last week, but that’s sometimes how things evolve, and unfortunately this time not in a positive way.”
Asked if he has a timetable for Wirtz’s return, Slot replied: “No, not at the moment. And usually when I say that I do know—but I don’t want to share it! But right now, I honestly don’t know.”
Slot added: “It’s a real shame. He has momentum, and in my view it’s already a significant achievement that he managed to stay fit for such a long stretch as he made the step from his previous level toward Liverpool and the Premier League. His continued fitness speaks to his mentality and the hard work of the performance staff.
“But, unfortunately, he’s unavailable this week as well—and that’s a disappointment for him and for us, because he’s been playing exceptionally well recently.”
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