Overview

• Florian Wirtz, a £116m summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen, has yet to record a Premier League goal or assist, with his only contribution coming in the Community Shield.
• After consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, Jamie Carragher questioned Liverpool’s balance and said Wirtz should be taken out of the team for now.
• Dalglish said Wirtz needs to build an on‑field wavelength with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, adding that such chemistry can develop quickly through training.
• Germany’s Rudi Voller expressed no concerns over Wirtz, describing his form as normal adjustment problems for a 22‑year‑old in a new league and environment.
• Despite the lack of end product, Wirtz leads the Premier League for chances created in all competitions this season, and he fashioned openings again in the loss to Galatasaray ahead of Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.