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Liverpool Injury and Suspension News Ahead of Premier League Opener

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Liverpool have been dealt a blow as Jeremie Frimpong is likely to make his Premier League debut in place of Conor Bradley, who is facing a race against time to return from a minor injury. Meanwhile, Joe Gomez has made a positive step in his recovery from an Achilles injury, returning to first-team training this week. The team's defense has been a concern, with manager Arne Slot highlighting the lack of involvement in pre-season of midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who struggled with an injury that kept him out of the international break.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jeremie Frimpong is likely to make his Premier League debut in place of Conor Bradley, who faces a race against time to return from a minor injury.
  • Joe Gomez has returned to first-team training after recovering from an Achilles injury, but it may come too soon for his return to competitive action.
  • Manager Arne Slot has revealed that Gomez has participated in two training sessions but has missed a lot of pre-season, making it a decision on whether to include him on the bench.
  • Alexis Mac Allister struggled with an injury that kept him out of the international break, restricting his involvement in pre-season.
  • Mac Allister's minutes will need to be carefully managed by Slot, with concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of the Premier League opener.
  • Ryan Gravenberch will miss the Premier League opener due to two yellow cards picked up in the final game of last season against Crystal Palace.
  • The Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley faces a race to be fit for the Premier League opener after missing the final friendly against Athletic Bilbao and the Community Shield.

Statistics:

  • Joe Gomez has participated in two training sessions since returning to first-team training.
  • Alexis Mac Allister missed the international break due to injury and had limited minutes during Liverpool's pre-season preparations.
  • Jeremie Frimpong is lined up to make his Premier League debut in place of Conor Bradley.
  • Ryan Gravenberch will miss the Premier League opener due to two yellow cards picked up in the final game of last season.
  • The Premier League champions have their curtain-raiser at Anfield on Friday, followed by huge back-to-back encounters against Newcastle United and Arsenal to end August.

Sources:

  • The Echo
  • Getty Images
  • Liverpool FC

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