Liverpool’s Squad Fitness Beyond Belief…
Liverpool is gearing up for Sunday’s clash with Arsenal with a nearly full-strength squad, though a touch of worry lingers about two players’ fitness like an overly curious cat at a fish market. So far, they’ve struggled to field their ultimate lineup due to injuries, and Jeremie Frimpong is definitely benched until after the September international break. Signed from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, Frimpong’s hamstring injury has sidelined him since week one, skipping a victory over Newcastle that’s as satisfying as finding an extra fry at the bottom of the bag.
Conor Bradley might take the right-back spot if he’s fit enough, but predicting injuries is like predicting what a cat might do next—it’s anyone’s guess! He was out with a pre-season knock but managed 10 minutes on the field against Newcastle. And while Bradley might line up, Dominik Szoboszlai could step in if necessary. Over in midfield, Alexis Mac Allister may return from his own minor injury. His partnership with Ryan Gravenberch last season was like an unstoppable tag team that gas stations provide free air for. Arsenal, meanwhile, are dealing with a mighty wave of injuries, threatening to fill their practice squad faster than a Black Friday sale fills a shopping cart.
