Liverpool’s growing injury crisis took another brutal turn on Champions League night as Jeremie Frimpong was forced off just minutes into the clash with Qarabag at Anfield.

The Dutch right-back barely had time to settle before disaster struck.

😱 What Happened to Frimpong?

Frimpong pulled up early while racing back to stop a Qarabag counterattack, immediately signalling discomfort and clutching his upper leg. Within moments, referee Ivan Kružliak waved Liverpool’s medical staff onto the pitch, and the defender’s night was over almost as soon as it began.

Wataru Endo was quickly introduced, leaving Arne Slot to reshuffle an already fragile defensive unit.

Initial fears pointed towards a groin issue, but later updates suggested the problem could be hamstring-related, a concern that often brings lengthy spells on the sidelines.

🏥 Another Setback in a Frustrating Injury Record

Since arriving at Anfield, Frimpong’s time in red has been repeatedly disrupted by fitness issues. Across club and international duty, he has already missed 18 matches this season alone, adding to a worrying pattern of absences in recent years.

While this is his first Premier League campaign following his move from Bayer Leverkusen, the physical demands of English football appear to be taking their toll.

🔴 Liverpool’s Right-Back Options Are Almost Gone

If Frimpong faces an extended layoff, Liverpool’s situation at right-back becomes alarmingly thin:

Conor Bradley – ruled out for the season after a serious knee injury

Calvin Ramsay – available, but not eligible for Champions League action

Joe Gomez – an option when fit, though currently sidelined with a minor issue

In short, there is no recognised senior right-back left available in Europe.

🧱 Defensive Depth at Breaking Point

Liverpool’s wider defensive picture is just as concerning. As things stand:

Virgil van Dijk – available

Ibrahima Konaté – available (currently on personal leave)

Andy Robertson – available

Miloš Kerkez – available

Rhys Williams – available, but not Champions League eligible

Conor Bradley – out for the season

Giovanni Leoni – out for the season

Jeremie Frimpong – injured (return date unknown)

Joe Gomez – injured (minor issue)

⚠️ Slot Facing a Defensive Emergency

With injuries piling up and Champions League fixtures coming thick and fast, Arne Slot is being pushed into emergency solutions at the back. The Frimpong setback only increases the pressure on a squad already stretched to its limits.

For Liverpool fans, one question now looms large…

How much more can this defence take? 😬🔴