Liverpool’s right-back injury problems have worsened with Jeremie Frimpong likely to be out until the international break, missing their next six games.

The Netherlands international sustained a hamstring injury at Brentford on Saturday, exiting shortly after coming on as a substitute. Manager Andoni Iraola termed it a “massive” issue for the team.

With Conor Bradley not expected to return until after the November internationals, Ronald Araujo will continue to serve as a makeshift right-back.

Iraola delivered better news regarding Dominik Szoboszlai, who also suffered an injury at Brentford. He suggested that the Hungary international did not experience a major setback and could be out for about a week, ruling him out of Tuesday’s game against Villarreal and Sunday’s match against Brighton.

Iraola commented:

“Jeremie Frimpong has a new, massive injury... it was difficult to predict.”
“Dom Szoboszlai is different... we probably have to be a little bit more patient until he recovers fully.”

Araujo, who primarily played in the middle for Barcelona, acknowledged the possibility of playing right-back when he joined Liverpool on loan. He expressed his willingness to adapt:

“It is not a problem... I try to give everything.”

Liverpool holds an option to buy Araujo next summer, but he remains undecided about his future, stating:

“I am just trying to enjoy every day... it is a bit early to be talking about those things.”