The new summer deal in Liverpool, Dutchman Jeremy Frimbong, is a widespread controversy over its potential impact on the star of the first team, Mohamed Salah, amid warnings of tactical conflict that may threaten the balance of the right front during the new season.
Reservations on the deal
Despite the success of Liverpool in the annexation of Frembong from Bayer Leverkusen for 30 million pounds, fears appeared quickly with the comment of the former club star, Steve Nicole, who questioned the player’s suitability for the new team system under the leadership of coach Arny Slot.
Nicole said that Frembong’s offensive style may pose a direct threat to Mohamed Salah’s movements in the offensive third, saying: “I am concerned about his interference with Salah, this matter may limit his effectiveness in the most important area of scoring and playing.”
A conflict in the right front
Observers believe that Frembong’s joining, which is apparently classified as a right-back, may not be only to compensate for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is moving to Real Madrid, but may also enter into direct competition for the right-wing position if Salah is not physically available in some matches.
Nicole explained that Frimbong does not have a great defensive force, saying: “He is like Trent at the point of defensive weakness, which puts the coach in front of a new tactical challenge.”
The extent of compatibility with Salah
The biggest challenges faced by Liverpool this season will be to create a balance in the right front, especially with the team’s dependence on Salah’s movements that tend to depth, corresponding to the rise of an offensive back that provides crosses.
Frembong’s rush, which has emerged during the coronation of Leverkusen with the League and Cup titles, may lead to the crowding of the same spaces that Salah relies on to launch and end the attacks.
Coach Slot options
The final decision remains in the hands of the Dutchman Arny Slot, who started the project to rebuild the team after the end of the Club era. He will have to determine whether Frembong will remain in the back of the back, or to be used as an alternative suite when needed, without affecting the balanced performance of Mohamed Salah.
Nicole’s comments opened a wide discussion between the Anfield fans about the future of the right front, and the fans are awaiting seeing the combination that the Dutch coach will adopt next season.
