MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to avoid exit in Champions League
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JEREMIE FRIMPONG #30 - DEFENDER - BAYER LEVERKUSEN
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Nets brace Saturday Frimpong scored twice from two shots while crossing three times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Frimpong was excellent going forward for Leverkusen, scoring goals in the 41st and 52nd minute. The goals upped the full-back's season total to four as he combined extremely well with Moussa Diaby on a dangerous ride side of attack for Leverkusen.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taremi helps Porto beat Leverkusen 2-0 in Champions League
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Sent off against Porto Frimpong was shown a red card in the 88th minute of Tuesday's Champions League defeat against FC Porto following a foul on Galeno for his second booking of the game. He took a shot...
Impact Frimpong will now be suspended for next week's reverse fixture against Porto after getting sent off Tuesday, with Odilon Kossounou a likely replacement for him at right-back. Frimpong will remain available for selection in Saturday's Bundesliga clash against FC Schalke.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leverkusen scores late to beat Atlético Madrid 2-0 in CL
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Five crosses in loss Frimpong had one shot (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus 1899 Hoffenheim.
Impact Frimpong has been the nailed-on starter at left-back and seemingly has thrived in the role. Coming into the season there was some uncertainty about the formation Leverkusen would opt to play, but it seems that Frimpong's role at right-back is secure in a back-four. Frimpong has 10 crosses so far in three matches, though he's only created a single chance with that volume.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets on pitch in cup Frimpong started during Saturday's DFB Pokal loss to Elversberg.
Impact Frimpong had taken a knock over a friendly before this game but he was able to play deep into a competitive match. With six assists and one goal to his name in 25 appearances last season, Frimpong should be a key fixture on the right flank in the coming campaign.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes knock in friendly Frimpong suffered a knock during Thursday's friendly against Udinese, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.
Impact Frimpong is fortunate that the whole team has time off after the camp so there's no pressing need to play or train right now. After logging six assists last season plus two more in the Europa League, Frimpong should be a valuable contributor if fit when the season starts Aug. 6 against Borussia Dortmund.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for camp Frimpong started in Saturday's preseason friendly against Panathinaikos.
Impact Frimpong had been out for the final three months of the season with an ankle injury but is racking up preseason minutes as he returns to full fitness. With eight assists in 32 league and UEL appearances (31 starts), Frimpong figures to hold plenty of value if this injury doesn't return.
JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angeliño vs. Jeremie Frimpong - ⚡ Buzz Wire Challenge ⚡
APRIL 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Done for season Frimpong (ankle) will be out for the rest of the season, Leverkusen announced Tuesday.
Impact Disaster for Leverkusen. Frimpong and Florian Wirtz are both done for the season, in the same game, in the same half. It's heart-breaking for Frimpong, who truly broke into the first team in 2021/22. The right-back made 25 appearances, all starts, added a goal and six assists and created 30 chances. Frimpong will be replaced by Timoth Fosu-Mensah for the run-in, while Frimpong works his way back for the 2022/23 season.
MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Comes off injured against Koln Frimpong was subbed out in the 13th minute of Sunday's defeat against FC Koln after suffering an ankle injury.
Impact The extent of Frimpong's injury is unclear as of yet, but he was one of three injury substitutions for Leverkusen before the second half began. He was replaced by Timothy Fosu-Mensah at right back on Sunday.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Humiliating 5-2 home loss for Dortmund against Leverkusen
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Assists final Leverkusen goal Frimpong had an assist while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 5-2 win over Dortmund.
Impact Frimpong set up Moussa Diaby in the 87th minute assisting Leverkusen's final goal. The assist was the sixth of the season for the fullback while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremie Frimpong talks Moussa Diaby & his assist celebration 🌟 ' ESPN FC
JANUARY 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Fifth assist of season Frimpong had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (one accurate), creating three chances, making two interceptions and a clearance during Saturday's...
Impact Frimpong set up Moussa DIaby's third goal of the game in the 69th minute. The assist was the fifth of the season for the fullback while finishing with the second highest amount of crosses, chances created and interceptions on the team in the win.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off with knock Frimpong came off the pitch with a knock during Saturday's 2-1 win over Gladbach.
Impact Frimpong came off the pitch in the 56th minute and was replaced by Timothy Fosu-Mensah. The defender is likely to slot into the starting XI if Frimpong's injury proves to be long-term. Next up is a Saturday clash with Augsburg.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended Wednesday Frimpong is suspended for Wednesday's clash with Hoffenheim due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Frimpong will miss out on Wednesday's match due to an accumulation of yellow cards. The defender could be replaced by Mitchell Bakker, or perhaps a change in formation. Frimpong will return Sunday against Freiburg.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leverkusen wins 3-1 at virus-hit Leipzig in empty stadium
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Scores with lone shot Frimpong scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance, making an interception and winning a tackle during Sunday's 3-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Impact Frimpong found the back of the net in the 64th minute scoring Leverkusen's third goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the fullback coming from his lone shot in the match.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fourth assist of campaign Frimpong had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once, making an interception and four tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Impact Frimpong set up Amine Adli in the third minute, assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the fourth of the season for the defender while his four tackles led Leverkusen in the win.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crushes crossbar in 2-2 draw Frimpong took one shot (none on target), made two tackles (one won) and intercepted once in the 2-2 draw against FC Koln on Sunday.
Impact Frimpong provided a well-rounded performance, but it was not enough to stop FC Koln's efforts. The wingback did manage to get a strong look on the net at one point, but his shot rose just enough to smack the crossbar and come back out. Frimpong has been great for Leverkusen and his versatility is a key piece to their success. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 1.0 shots, 0.8 chances created, 3.8 crosses, 1.6 tackles and 0.6 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist in win Frimpong made an assist, had two off-target shots, created two chances and sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Arminia Bielefeld.
Impact Frimpong didn't have much work to do on defense and found a lot of room to support the attack from the right flank, sending a season-high six crosses into the opposition's box, with one of them being headed home by Patrik Schick for what was Leverkusen's third goal of the match. This was the third assist over seven starts for the right back, but he'll probably be much more challenged on defense during Oct. 17 home clash against Bayern Munich.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists lone goal Frimpong had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mainz.
Impact Frimpong set up Florian Wirtz in the 62nd minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the right back while his three chances created were the second highest amount on the team.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
