“Move Over Wirtz: Liverpool’s ‘Underrated’ Star Shows He’s a True ‘Game-Changer’ Against Wolves”

 

 

Liverpool continued their resurgence with a 2-1 win over Premier League strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers, with one player’s standout performance playing a pivotal role in securing all three points.

After a cautious opening from both sides, Liverpool broke the deadlock. Jeremie Frimpong surged past two defenders down the right flank before cutting the ball back to Ryan Gravenberch, who calmly slotted it into the bottom corner.

Florian Wirtz then doubled Liverpool’s lead, scoring his first league goal since joining Anfield. Wolves responded after halftime when Santiago Bueno capitalized on a rebound following an Alisson save to pull one back for the visitors. Despite the scare, Liverpool held firm to claim their third consecutive victory, climbing up to fourth in the table.

Frimpong, brought in to replace the outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold, had been expected to provide a similar attacking threat. However, injuries have limited his opportunities this season. Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen, the Dutch right-back has been gradually building his fitness, and Saturday’s match against the Premier League’s bottom side offered him the chance to showcase his abilities.

Frimpong impressed immediately in the lead-up to the opener, charging into the box and displaying the awareness to set up the unmarked Gravenberch. But his impact went beyond that moment. Across 90 minutes, he registered two key passes, delivered multiple precise crosses, and remained defensively solid—winning every ground duel and not allowing a single dribble past him. It was a complete performance from the 25-year-old, and if he remains fit, he could become a major asset for Arne Slot.

Liverpool fans and the manager alike were delighted by Frimpong’s display. Many supporters took to social media to praise his performance. One fan wrote: “I’m just gonna throw it out there and say that I think Frimpong’s a really underrated player.” Another added: “Frimpong has had wayyy more good games than bad games for us, another goal contribution.” Others commented: “Jeremie Frimpong has changed our lives since coming back from injury,” “Frimpong is a player btw. Keep him fit and he will do things for Liverpool,” and “Frimpong is a game changer for us man, can’t believe people wrote him off. His pace is SAVING us. The only player we have that can go past players with ease.”