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He reminds me of Philippe Coutinho – Emile Heskey waxes lyrical about expected new Liverpool signing
Introduction
Premier League champions Liverpool have wasted no time in kicking off their summer transfer business, securing the signing of Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong.
A New Dynamic at Anfield
The 23-year-old arrives as a dynamic alternative to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has joined Real Madrid, bringing a more direct, attack-minded edge to the right-back position.
And it’s a trait that’s already won admirers within the football world, including former Reds striker Emile Heskey.
Emile Heskey’s Insights
“I know a little bit about Jeremie Frimpong from his time in Manchester City’s academy, where my boys still play,” Heskey explains. “It seems as if there are talented former Manchester City youth team players in top leagues all over Europe – plenty in the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Frimpong was actually linked with Liverpool’s youth academy before he went to Man City in 2010, so it’s kind of come full circle for him.”
A reported Liverpool fan himself, Frimpong’s move to Anfield also carries an emotional element that could go some way to replacing the heroics of local lad Alexander-Arnold. Heskey believes the Dutchman’s profile also adds a new dimension to Arne Slot’s side.
“He’s a player I’m very excited about,” he continues. “He offers something a little different to Trent in terms of his profile as a right-back – he’s a bit more direct when it comes to running with the ball and getting into scoring positions inside the box, whereas Trent was more of a creator in possession.”
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