Liverpool are facing a tight run of fixtures, and one young defender finds himself right at the center of it.
With two first-team right-backs injured at the same time, the next 22 days could shape Calvin Ramsay’s long-term place at Anfield.
The club’s schedule is packed, the pressure is high, and Ramsay now has a chance he has waited years for. The question is simple but intriguing: can he turn this unexpected opening into a breakthrough moment?
The right-back situation changed quickly. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong are both sidelined with muscle injuries, leaving Arne Slot with a major gap in the squad.
Bradley is out for roughly three weeks, while Frimpong is expected to miss around 11 matches. Slot even admitted the challenge openly, saying: “I don’t expect Conor to be part of the upcoming 22 days, maybe the end unless a miracle happens.”
Frimpong’s return is also delayed, with Slot confirming: “Jeremie is out just as long… won’t be available in the next few weeks.”
That leaves only two option: Ramsay, and Joe Gomez. And Liverpool fans know how rare this opportunity is for the youngster. Joe Gomez might be played ahead of him but with games coming thick and fast Slot might look to play Ramsay in some of those games.
A crucial opening for Ramsay at Liverpool
Ramsay’s senior appearances have been limited, but his recent form with the U21s has been impressive. He scored in a 4-1 Merseyside derby win and has been praised for his sharp movement and calm passing.
Slot reportedly sees this busy stretch as his chance to earn trust. With seven matches in 22 days, the coaching staff will closely watch how he handles pressure, intensity, and consistency.
His senior minutes this season have been few, including a 3-0 EFL Cup loss against Crystal Palace, where he was rated around 6/10 and described as tidy in possession. Not flashy, but steady — and right now, steady might be enough (via This is Anfield).
But the suspense remains: can he defend well enough at Premier League level?
His Premier League 2 numbers show Liverpool concede roughly 2.5 goals per 90 when he plays. That area must improve if he wants to keep his place once Bradley and Frimpong return.
Can Ramsay turn this short window into a long-term future?
Ramsay’s Liverpool journey has been filled with injuries, loan setbacks, and timing issues. Now he finally gets minutes — but only because Liverpool have no other choice.
The stakes are high. If he performs well, he could move ahead of Bradley in the rotation. If he struggles, he risks returning to the fringes once the squad is healthy.
This 22-day stretch is not just a chance. It is an audition.
Calvin Ramsay stats this season so far
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 175 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Premier League 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 615 |
| Total | 11 | 1 | 0 | 880 |
What Anfield Home thinks?
This is the most important spell of Calvin Ramsay’s Liverpool career so far. With Bradley and Frimpong out, Ramsay now has everything to gain — and everything to lose.
The door is wide open, but only for a short time. If he can show consistency, aggression, and composure, he may finally carve out a real future at Anfield. Liverpool don’t want him to just fill a gap; they want him to stand up and claim the role.
If he seizes this moment, the right-back debate could look very different by January. Otherwise, he might be on topping the charts on sales list in the upcoming transfer windows.