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Gabriel Agbonlahor criticizes Liverpool's signing of Jeremie Frimpong, stating it 'hasn't worked.' The comments come in the wake of Liverpool's Champions League exit and ahead of a key Merseyside derby.
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Gabriel Agbonlahor says Liverpool signing âhasnât workedâ
The fallout from our Champions League exit is continuing to dominate the conversation, and one of the more striking takes has now come from Gabriel Agbonlahor regarding Jeremie Frimpong.
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With Liverpool preparing for a crucial Merseyside derby, the scrutiny on individual performances has intensified, particularly around a backline that has struggled for consistency.
Speaking on talkSPORT, the former England international didnât hold back when assessing the Dutchmanâs impact since arriving at Anfield.
âLook at Frimpong, thatâs a signing that hasnât worked. Heâs not good defensively and heâs not good going forward.â
Itâs a harsh assessment, especially given that the 25-year-old has had a disrupted campaign due to injuries, which have prevented him from building any real rhythm in the side.
That context matters, because while performances havenât always been convincing, there have been glimpses of what he can offer, particularly in attacking situations when given the freedom to push forward.
Gabriel Agbonlahor stated that Liverpool's signing of Jeremie Frimpong 'hasn't worked' following the team's Champions League exit.
The scrutiny on Liverpool's performances has intensified due to their recent Champions League exit and upcoming crucial matches, including the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool's Champions League exit raises concerns about the team's performance and consistency, particularly in their backline, as they prepare for important upcoming matches.

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The criticism around Frimpongâs defensive positioning isnât new either, with issues in that area highlighted earlier in the season by Alan Shearer after our loss to Bournemouth.
That said, the Dutch internationalâs profile has always leaned more towards an attacking wing-back than a traditional full-back, which may explain why heâs looked more comfortable going forward than when asked to defend deeper in a back four.
There have been moments of quality, including his involvement against Marseille earlier in the campaign, but consistency has been the main issue, something that hasnât been helped by his stop-start availability.
At the same time, itâs worth noting that even established figures in our squad have struggled at times this season, which suggests the problem isnât solely down to one player but rather part of a wider imbalance.
With Arne Slot still shaping the squad and system, the question now is whether Frimpong can adapt and grow into the role, or whether heâs better suited to a different tactical setup altogether.