Liverpool’s first game back after the international break is set to come against Manchester United.
No matter what sort of form either team is in, every time they face one another, fireworks often occur.
Sometimes that can result in Liverpool beating the Red Devils 7-0, and at others, it can end up being a hard-fought draw.
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Sunday’s game isn’t likely to be any different, but with both teams in a run of poor form, it’s genuinely going to be interesting to see how the game ends up.
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For many of Liverpool’s players, this will be their first derby between the clubs, with one of Arne Slot’s new signings likely looking to prove his worth.
Jeremie Frimpong will be able to prove what Chris Sutton said about him wrong v Manchester United
Jeremie Frimpong’s form has been well below the standard expected of him.
Last season alone, the right-back contributed to over 10 goals across all competitions, but this term, it feels like the only thing he has about him is his pace.
Fans have started to notice that, between Conor Bradley and Frimpong, it’s not clear who their first-choice right-back is, despite being almost 10 games into the season.
Indeed, injuries have to be taken into account, but even they shouldn’t have set him this far back.
In fact, when Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace a couple of weeks ago, Chris Sutton suggested that Slot wasn’t all that keen on him due to his “poor defending.”
However, against Man United on Sunday, this could all change.
Jeremie Frimpong could exploit Luke Shaw at left-back and help keep Matheus Cunha or Amad Diallo under control
One of the key areas of Frimpong’s game is the attacking prowess he brings to the table.
The defender started out as a right-winger, but under Xabi Alonso, he was transformed into one of the most sought-after full-backs in the world.
His goal contributions, coupled with his lightning-quick speed, are second to none and could allow Mohamed Salah to drop back a little more than he has been doing.
And, the fact that Ruben Amorim doesn’t know who his best left-sided attacker is means that, no matter who’s used there, Frimpong can help keep them under control.
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Luke Shaw is also very likely to play, and the fact that former Manchester United man Paul Parker has even admitted that the Englishman is lazy means that both Frimpong and Salah can try and exploit the left-hand side of United’s defence.
Of course, only time will tell what the future has in store, but, at the moment, things seem to be headed in the right direction.