JEREMIE FRIMPONG has been advised he WON’T be part of The Netherlands’ Euro qualifying plans till he improves defensively.
The previous Celtic full-back has impressed within the Bundesliga however lately missed out on a spot in Ronald Koeman’s first squad again in cost.
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Frimpong had been a part of Louis van Gaal’s World Cup choice in November however he did not make it off the bench as his aspect reached the quarter-finals.
Van Gaal although resigned following the match, with Barcelona legend Koeman now beginning his second spell and main the aspect into Euro 2024 qualifying.
Even with Frimpong having been linked with the likes of Manchester United simply months in the past, it seems his possibilities of dislodging Denzel Dumfries as first selection right-back have taken an enormous hit with the change.
As a substitute of becoming a member of up with the upcoming camp he is now a part of the under-21 squad presently in Spain to play friendlies with Norway and the Czech Republic.
Koeman has now revealed this name was all the way down to his ‘doubts’ over the 22-year-old’s capability to defend.
He mentioned: “No Frimpong? That is due to the system that we play in.
“He performs nearly with no consideration winger. My proper again ought to be capable of defend effectively within the first place and I’ve my doubts about that.”
Frimpong performed 90 minutes yesterday as Leverkusen shocked title chasers Bayern Munich at The BayArena.
Xabi Alonso’s aspect initially fell behind after an early Joshua Kimmich penalty however staged a second-half comeback with two spot-kicks of their very own to win 2-1.
It is the most recent in a formidable run of outcomes below the ex-Liverpool ace, who was appointed to interchange Gerardo Seoane in the beginning of October.
Frimpong has seven targets and 5 assists in 25 German prime flight matches this season with Leverkusen presently three factors behind European qualification in sixth.
In the meantime, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has blamed an ‘optical phantasm’ for Rangers’ controversial aim in opposition to Motherwell.
The Gentle Blues got here out on prime at Fir Park to win 4-2 however went behind early doorways by means of a shock opener from Kevin van Veen.
Hosts Motherwell nevertheless have been left fuming that Todd Cantwell’s first aim in blue was allowed to face.
