Liverpool still work in progress but Slot insists full-backs will come good

Slot expects improvement as squad and signings settle

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz, left, celebrates with Milos Kerkez after scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pic: AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)

Arne Slot has said Liverpool remain “a work in progress” in both full-back positions but backed Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to make their mark as his team stabilise.

Slot admits Liverpool are still adjusting to the end of the Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson era with injuries and disruption limiting the impact of their designated successors, including Conor Bradley. Frimpong has improved since returning from his second hamstring injury of the season, however, and provided assists for Hugo Ekitiké and Ryan Gravenberch in the recent victories over Tottenham and Wolves. Slot believes the summer signings Frimpong and Kerkez, from Bayer Leverkusen and Bournemouth respectively, will prove valuable assets for Liverpool, with their pace essential for the modern game.