'Hasn't worked': Gabby Agbonlahor says Liverpool made a £29m signing who has completely failed this season
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Former England striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has offered a scathing assessment of Jeremie Frimpong’s first season at Liverpool.The Dutchman has had a difficult campaign with the Reds, with frequent hamstring trouble limiting his impact.And after Frimpong delivered a disappointing showing against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, Agbonlahor has told the right-back that his move to Anfield simply ‘hasn’t worked.’ Which was your favourite Merseyside Derby winner? Origi, McAllister or maybe someone else?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Nick Taylor/Clive Brunskill/Allsport Frimpong cannot attack or defend – AgbonlahorAs Liverpool look ahead to the summer transfer window, there is a strong argument that they could do with adding another right-back.Neither Conor Bradley nor Frimpong have made the spot their own this season, and Arne Slot will need a more reliable option next year.Agbonlahor certainly thinks so, telling TalkSPORT that he doesn’t believe Frimpong is the answer for Liverpool.Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Clarence Seedorf says if he actually rates Arne Slot as a manager after Liverpool’s struggles this season“Look at Frimpong, that’s a signing that hasn’t worked,” said the former Aston Villa man. “He’s not good defensively and he’s not good going forward.”Frimpong is far from being the only Liverpool player to look below his best this season, and some may think it unfair to single the Netherlands international out in this manner.He has also had some good moments in a Liverpool shirt, and they should not simply be dismissed.However, there is little question that right-back has been a problem for the Reds this season, and whether he has been playing in defence or further up the pitch, Frimpong has not quite looked at it.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox