After watching highlights from Liverpool’s 5-0 behind-closed-doors friendly win over Stoke City on Sunday, fans are all saying the same thing about Jeremie Frimpong. The Dutch defender, who joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5 million as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, made his second appearance for the club.
A key highlight of the match at the AXA Training Centre was Darwin Nunez’s hat-trick, sparking debate over whether he deserves another season to prove his potential, which many Liverpool fans still believe in. Additionally, 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored following a smooth team move, while record signing Florian Wirtz provided two assists.
It’s still uncertain whether Conor Bradley or Frimpong will secure the starting right-back position. However, Frimpong’s lively performance caught plenty of attention, with supporters praising his incredible speed—leading to speculation about whether he will be used as an impact substitute or in another role in manager Arne Slot’s star-studded lineup.
Frimpong’s speed stood out most of all during the 5-0 victory, impressing fans.
During the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, Frimpong reached a top sprint speed of 22.58 mph, ranking seventh in the league. This even beats Liverpool’s club record since records began, with Luis Diaz previously holding it at 21.69 mph.
His blazing pace was evident on Sunday, fueling excitement about his potential to make a significant impact as a substitute once opposing defenders tire.
One X user suggested he might even fill in as a right-winger during Mohamed Salah’s AFCON absence, which could see Salah miss up to five Premier League games. The user said:
“Frimpong played RW and was an absolute weapon, combining with Conor Bradley many times. He’s definitely going to be Salah’s backup when he goes to AFCON.”
Other fans also reacted enthusiastically on X, with comments like: “Frimpong against tired players is going to be hilarious. He’s rapid,” and “He’s going to be a cheat code at the end of games when players are tired.” Another added, “His pace will cause problems for many teams this season,” while one fan who saw him live at the Euros remarked:
“He’s gone under the radar but I don’t think anyone is prepared for how quick Frimpong is. He’s absolutely lightning and will unlock a new dimension for us.”
Last season, the 24-year-old contributed to 10 Bundesliga goals from right-back, proving he can help fill the gap left by Trent Alexander-Arnold. The season before, he played 33 Bundesliga games, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists, playing a crucial role in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten title-winning campaign.
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