Liverpool target January replacement for player who was ‘all over the place’ against City

Liverpool are reportedly preparing to enter the transfer market for a new right-back following concerns over Jeremie Frimpong. The Dutch defender struggled defensively against Rayan Cherki during Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, prompting television pundit Jamie Carragher to label him 'all over the place.' CaughtOffside reports that the club has begun identifying potential targets ahead of the January and summer transfer windows.

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is among the potential options being monitored, though Liverpool could wait until next summer rather than finalize a permanent deal in January. Frimpong originally joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a £29.5 million fee last summer, but fitness issues for Conor Bradley and tactical demands under manager Andoni Iraola have heightened Liverpool's search for defensive reliability.