Jeremie Frimpong posts training video wearing Premier League rival's shirt
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJeremie FrimpongJeremie Frimpong has shared a video of himself on Instagram as he prepares for the first pre-season under Andoni Iraola by putting himself through his paces in Los AngelesJeremie Frimpong and Rio Ngumoha during a Liverpool training session.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool star Jeremie Frimpong has posted an update on social media of himself training ahead of joining up with new boss Andoni Iraola next week.Frimpong, who made 35 appearances for the Reds during his debut campaign, was doing some work on a pitch in Los Angeles before Liverpool's pre-season starts properly on Monday, in a video that he shared to his Instagram story.The player can be seen going through various drills while sporting an Aston Villa shirt with Argentine attacking midfielder Emi Buendia's name on the back. The pair are friends from their short time together at Bayer Leverkusen in the first half of 2025.Buendia was on loan in Germany for half a season, during which time he and Frimpong played nine matches together in all competitions under Xabi Alonso.When Buendia returned to Villa Park, he re-established himself as a key man under Unai Emery.
In 2024, while celebrating winning the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, he wore the shirt of another ex-teammate, Moussa Diaby.Jeremie Frimpong wore the shirt of Emi Buendia while trainingAt the start of the summer, Alonso was tipped to reunite with Frimpong having now taken over as the manager of Chelsea. "Managers have players they trust from previous clubs and there will be a belief from the player that they can find that form again."We often see players reuniting with former coaches for that reason, especially if things aren't going well for those players like Frimpong at Liverpool."It’s a way of getting them back to form, hoping you can get the maximum out of the player and help you win things.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
The only time I had a lay-off before was for a surgery after a bad tackle."Liverpool.com says: Frimpong needs a good summer to ensure he is in a position to kick on next season. So far, he hasn't quite nailed down either the right-back or the right wing spot, but he might be needed at full-back much more regularly under Iraola, particularly with Conor Bradley coming back from a long-term issue.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAston Villa FCJeremie Frimpong