Don Hutchison Urges Liverpool to Drop Jeremie Frimpong for Conor Bradley After Poor Form and Costly Errors

‎Former Scotland international Don Hutchison has urged Liverpool manager Arne Slot to drop summer signing Jeremie Frimpong, citing low standards and a string of poor performances. Hutchison believes Conor Bradley deserves to start at right-back, arguing that Frimpong’s form and confidence have dipped since his move to Anfield.

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‎Don Hutchison calls for Jeremie Frimpong to be dropped as Liverpool right-back after poor form, urging Arne Slot to start Conor Bradley instead.

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‎Frimpong’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen in a €35 million transfer raised expectations that his attacking pace and flair would strengthen Liverpool’s right flank. However, the Dutch defender has found it difficult to adapt, featuring for just 79 minutes across three Premier League appearances without registering a goal or assist. His defensive lapses and misplaced passes have drawn criticism from fans and pundits alike.

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‎Hutchison noted that Frimpong’s performances have not met Liverpool’s required standards, suggesting that a spell out of the starting lineup could help the full-back rediscover form and composure.

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‎Speaking on Liverpool’s defensive issues, Hutchison stated: “I’d have Conor Bradley starting now. Frimpong isn’t anywhere near the first XI level. He’s been giving the ball away too easily, and his confidence looks gone.” Hutchison also referenced Frimpong’s display against Galatasaray, when Slot experimented with him on the right wing as a potential backup for Mohamed Salah during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

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‎Bradley’s previous performances have showcased balance between defensive solidity and attacking intelligence, strengthening calls for him to reclaim the right-back role.

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‎Adapting to the tactical and physical intensity of English football has proved difficult for Frimpong. At Leverkusen, he thrived as an advanced wing-back under a system that minimized defensive exposure. Slot’s approach at Liverpool, however, demands greater positional awareness, discipline, and ball control under pressure. Analysts have highlighted his struggles in tracking runners and making accurate passes in transition.

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‎Bradley’s ability to handle both defensive duties and forward play contrasts with Frimpong’s current inconsistency, aligning with Hutchison’s argument that the team needs to “go back to basics.”

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‎Liverpool’s mixed results in both domestic and European competitions have added to the pressure. As the team prepares for a key run of fixtures, Arne Slot may need to decide between giving Frimpong time to adapt or turning to Bradley for immediate stability.

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‎Frimpong still possesses the pace and attacking instincts that could benefit Liverpool, but his ability to meet the defensive standards of Slot’s system remains under scrutiny. The coming weeks — especially with Salah’s absence during AFCON — could determine Frimpong’s long-term role and influence at Anfield.