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Liverpool Star Sidelined Early as Shocking Injury Clouds Qarabag Showdown

28 January 2026

Liverpool Star Sidelined Early as Shocking Injury Clouds Qarabag Showdown
Frimbong exits early after 3 minutes against Qarabag at Anfield.

Injury disrupts Liverpool early

Liverpool suffered an early blow as Jeremi Frimbong, a key squad member, left the field due to an injury during tonight's Qarabag match, the final group stage game of the Champions League.

Only three minutes into the game at Anfield, Frimbong pulled up, extending Liverpool's injury‑ridden backline woes this season.

Manager Arne Slot brought on Indo Watara to replace Frimbong, who looked completely overwhelmed as he trudged along the touchline.

The Liverpool Echo reported that the issue was a back‑muscle strain, not a good omen for his campaign.

BBC described the injury as uncertain to classify definitively, noting the abrupt stop, a brief limp, and the fall were deeply worrying.

Liverpool now faces an uncertain remainder of the match as they chase qualification.

What happens next

Medical updates were scarce, and fans waited for more news as the club tries to manage yet another setback in a season already plagued by injuries.

Punchlines: If injuries were goals, Liverpool would be champions by now. And if crisis management were a transfer, Klopp would have signed a bench warmer by the end of the window.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Jeremi Frimbong?

He was injured after just three minutes and left the field, replaced by Indo Watara.

Who replaced him?

Indo Watara came on to replace Frimbong.

What do reports say about the injury?

Liverpool Echo cited a back‑muscle strain as the potential issue; BBC noted the diagnosis wasn’t clear yet but described the moment as worrying.