Overview
- Wenger alleged on beIN Sports that starting Wirtz as a No.10 disrupted Liverpool’s balance and displaced Dominik Szoboszlai from a settled trio with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.
- Slot rejected that assessment, saying Wirtz will deliver in midfield and highlighting his ability to operate centrally or as an inverted winger depending on team needs.
- Wirtz impressed off the left in the Champions League win over Real Madrid, while Slot has also restored last season’s midfield for recent victories to stabilize performances and clean sheets.
- The Germany international has three assists in 15 appearances in all competitions and remains without a Premier League goal since his summer move from Bayer Leverkusen.
- Hans Wirtz said his son is perfectly happy with his start and urged patience, while Slot pointed to injuries and enforced rotation as factors complicating early integration.