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Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz have brought something to Liverpool that nobody is talking about

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Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz were some of Liverpool’s first signings this summer.

The Reds underwent a massive overhaul during the transfer window, with several players being bought and sold by Arne Slot and Richard Hughes.

At the moment, it’s clear that the Reds’ first-team squad haven’t fully gelled just yet, but once they do, it’s going to be hard for any other team to beat them.

However, while their form this season has been impeccable, they haven’t managed to win all five of their Premier League games without a stroke of luck.

Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot gestures on the touchline during the English League Cup third round football match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 23, 2025.
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And, while playing for Bayer Leverkusen, Frimpong and Wirtz had plenty of luck themselves, with last-minute goals being the main reason why they won the Bundesliga back in the 2023-24 season.

Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz have brought their last-minute winners with them to Liverpool

Although Wirtz and Frimpong haven’t been the Reds’ best players this season, it seems like they’ve managed to bring their last-minute winning voodoo with them to Anfield.

A lot of Liverpool’s wins this season have come thanks to last-minute goals from players such as Virgil van Dijk and Federico Chiesa.

Although Liverpool have been known to fight until the very end for the last few years, something feels different this season.

Whether that’s due to the way that Slot has managed his team or whether it’s down to just pure luck, it feels like Wirtz and Frimpong have brought it with them from Leverkusen.

And, if the season ends like Leverkusen’s 2023-24 campaign did, the Reds’ fanbase will be more than happy.

Liverpool must keep up their good run of form against Crystal Palace

Liverpool’s next Premier League clash is against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Oliver Glasner’s men are the only other top-flight club to still be unbeaten in the league.

In fact, the Eagles are actually the only team who have been able to beat the Reds this season after they won the Community Shield against them on penalties.

Marc Guehi lifts the Community Shield as Crystal Palace players celebrate following their penalty shootout victory over Liverpool
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Saturday’s game could end up being one of the Reds’ hardest tests this term, with Palace in a rather good vein of form themselves.

At the moment, it’s unclear how things are going to pan out, but for now, Slot will be hoping his team has what it takes to win the game.