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Jeremie Frimpong has criticized Liverpool's performance this season, stating that the team's standards have not been met. The 25-year-old, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen, has faced challenges due to injuries and inconsistent form.
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Frimpong sends strong message to Liverpool teammates over standards
Jeremie Frimpong has delivered an honest assessment of Liverpoolâs disappointing campaign, with the Dutchman admitting the standards at Anfield simply havenât been met this season.
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The 25-year-old arrived from Bayer Leverkusen last summer with huge expectations after helping Xabi Alonsoâs side dominate German football, but injuries and inconsistent form have made life difficult during his first year on Merseyside.
Speaking to The Anfield Wrap, the Netherlands international made it clear that Liverpool players understand supporters expect far more than what theyâve seen in recent months.
Frimpong said: âLiverpoolâs a big club. Weâre here for a reason. Weâre not here to participate.â
The former Celtic defender then stressed every player has to contribute something meaningful if they want to survive at Anfield.
âIf you play for Liverpool, that means you have to bring something for the team, not just to be there.â
Jeremie Frimpong stated that Liverpool's standards have not been met this season, reflecting on the team's disappointing campaign.
Frimpong's first year at Liverpool has been difficult due to injuries and inconsistent form since his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen.
Frimpong arrived at Liverpool with high expectations after helping Bayer Leverkusen dominate German football under Xabi Alonso.
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That honesty will probably resonate with supporters after another frustrating display against Chelsea, where we once again lost control of a game after starting brightly.
The right-sided player also admitted the current campaign hasnât reflected the level expected at Liverpool.
âObviously this season I donât think itâs a Liverpool standard for sure. We need to really compete for trophies.â
That pressure has only increased because of the impossible task facing anyone attempting to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Bolo Zenden recently pointed out that Frimpong is âmore an attacker than a full-backâ, while Jan Molby questioned whether his qualities are suited to the physical demands of Premier League football.
Despite criticism from pundits and supporters, the Dutch international insisted he always expected intense scrutiny playing for Liverpool.
âI expected the fans to be on you, itâs Liverpool. I expected obviously we need to win things.â
Frimpong also revealed the dressing room remains united despite the difficult season.
âWhen itâs highs, we all have fun. We all enjoy with each other. When itâs lows, we all go through it together. Thereâs no pointing fingers.â
The Liverpool defender ended with a positive update on the atmosphere around the training ground.
âThe vibes are positive. We come in training, weâre smiling, weâre laughing. This is how it should be.â
After such a frustrating campaign, supporters will now hope those standards Frimpong spoke about finally return next season.