Jeremie Frimpong's disappointing spell at Liverpool has taken another blow after being excluded from the Netherlands squad for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash against Serbia in Belgrade. The omission marks a significant setback for the 25-year-old defender, who was brought to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen in May 2025 as the primary successor to departing right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. With manager Xabi Hernandez preparing for a trip to Stadion Rajko Mitic, where the Dutch will aim to secure their first victory under his leadership following a 1-1 draw with Germany, Frimpong finds himself sidelined once again at both club and international level.
The right-back's exclusion underscores the mounting difficulties he has encountered since arriving on Merseyside. At Liverpool, Frimpong has managed just a single appearance and 30 minutes of Premier League action during the 2026/27 campaign, registering neither goals nor assists. Head coach Andoni Iraola has repeatedly favored summer signing Ronald Araujo at right-back, leaving the Dutch international to struggle for meaningful minutes. This latest snub from the national team squad represents a continuation of a difficult period that has seen the versatile defender fail to establish himself as the key figure envisioned during his transfer.
Frimpong's plight is not isolated within the Liverpool contingent, as fellow teammates Rio Ngumoha and Victor Munoz were similarly dropped from Spain's 23-man squad ahead of their clash with England. The trio's exclusions highlight a broader narrative of Liverpool players facing challenges in their respective national setups during the current international window.
Despite Hernandez's demonstrated familiarity with Frimpong's capabilities as a tactician, the player's alarming lack of club football remains a substantial obstacle to his comeback. The Netherlands face further fixtures against Greece and Serbia in this international break, offering potential opportunities for redemption—though the road back for the marginalized defender appears increasingly steep.