Liverpool have been handed an injury headache at right-back after Jeremie Frimpong was forced off against Qarabag.
The full-back hobbled off just three minutes into their Champions League clash at Anfield.
Liverpool’s Dutch defender #30 Jeremie Frimpong leaves the pitch with an injury during the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Qarabag at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 28, 2026.
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Frimpong was forced off just three minutes into Liverpool's clash with QarabagCredit: AFP
Frimpong appeared to suffer a hamstring injury as he pulled up when chasing the ball.
The 25-year-old has already endured three separate layoffs with a similar issue since joining the club in the summer.
His most recent hamstring issue saw Frimpong miss 12 matches during a two-month absence between October and December.
Wataru Endo came off the bench for Arne Slot's side to replace his stricken team-mate.
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The injury is a potentially huge blow for the Reds boss with Conor Bradley already ruled out for the season.
Bradley is sidelined after undergoing surgery on a knee injury suffered against Arsenal earlier this month.
With Frimpong also set for a spell on the sidelines, Slot is without a recognised right-back in his senior squad.
Joe Gomez and Dominik Szoboszlai have both been deployed as makeshift full-backs in the position in the past, though.
However, the former picked up an injury of his own against Bournemouth on Saturday, ruling him out against Qarabag.
Fortunately for the Reds, Gomez's hip injury is understood to not be serious.
Jeremie Frimpong injured against Qarabag
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Frimpong went down early on into the clash at Anfield, and he was taken off very promptly
Confirming his absence in his pre-match press conference, Slot told reporters: "Not really. But I can confirm that he is not available for tomorrow.
"I expect him back in a relatively short period of time."
The Liverpool boss may now be forced to utilise the transfer market before the window closes on Monday.
Slot has yet to make any signings this month following his £436million summer spending spree.
Away from right-back, the Premier League champions are also without three other first-team players through injury.
Giovanni Leoni will be out until August at the earliest after tearing his ACL in September.
Jeremie Frimpong of Liverpool leaves the field after suffering an injury during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Liverpool FC and Qarabag FK at Anfield on January 28, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
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Frimpong appeared to suffer a hamstring injury after pulling up early on at AnfieldCredit: Getty
Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate was also forced out of the clash against Qarabag, whilst Alexander Isak's absence is set to last into March.
Despite the injury blow, Liverpool raced into a two-goal lead to take control of their final league phase clash.
Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz scored five minutes apart during the opening quarter of the match to put the Reds in front.
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A victory over the Azeri champions will assure Liverpool of a top eight finish and direct progression to the last 16 of the Champions League.
More to follow.