Bam bam. Those were the words used by Arne Slot on Saturday to describe Jeremie Frimpong, describing his raw pace and ability to make something out of nothing to unlock a tight defensive rearguard.
It is in keeping with the words of one of his former coaches, ex-Celtic boss Neil Lennon, who told Daily Mail Sport in May: ‘He’s a little assassin. Nothing will faze him. He has initial speed and then carries it on for 30-40 yards. Good control, good reading of the game, end product.’
Another reference is from Dutch legend Mark van Bommel, who told us: ‘Importantly, he is clever, he can adapt to every situation on the pitch and think about it.