Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has revealed a troubling injury update on Jeremie Frimpong, indicating the Dutch defender is unlikely to return before the November international break. Frimpong sustained a new muscle injury shortly after being substituted in during Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

This injury could sideline the right-back for several weeks, leaving the Reds in a tight spot as they face a challenging schedule of both domestic and European matches.

Iraola addressed the media ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League clash with Villarreal, confirming the severity of Frimpong's injury. He expressed frustration over the timing, stating:

“Jeremie is obviously a new muscle injury and it happened, I think, in the second or third minute he was playing... it’s going to be difficult, I think, before the [November international] break.”

Alongside Frimpong’s setback, Dominik Szoboszlai is also dealing with a muscle issue, though Iraola offered a more positive outlook for the Hungarian midfielder:

“Dom is different... he hasn’t worsened the injury but probably we have to be a little bit more patient until he recovers fully.”

With both players out, Iraola may need to make significant changes to his line-up. Possible replacements include Araújo at right-back and Alexis Mac Allister or Ryan Gravenberch in midfield. Youngster Trey Nyoni is also in contention for a starting role after his recent performance against LASK.

Liverpool’s next match against Villarreal follows two consecutive wins, including a 6-3 victory over LASK and the recent comeback against Brentford. However, the injuries to Frimpong and Szoboszlai present challenges as Iraola aims to maintain the team’s momentum in Europe.