Overview

• Florian Wirtz is still without a Premier League goal or assist in his early outings following his £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen.
• Kenny Dalglish highlighted signs of communication with Alexander Isak and urged Wirtz to forge an on‑pitch understanding with the new forwards, including Hugo Ekitike.
• Following the 1-0 loss to Galatasaray, Jamie Carragher criticised Liverpool’s approach and said Wirtz is not at the required level, suggesting he should step out of the team for now.
• TBR Football’s analysis argues Arne Slot should manage minutes for underperforming big‑money arrivals, with some calling for benching until form returns.
• From Germany, Rudi Völler voiced confidence that Wirtz will adapt, describing his slow start as normal adjustment and predicting a breakthrough.