Overview

• Wirtz told Sky Germany he has been running at the top of Liverpool’s metrics, which he believes has reduced his sharpness on the ball during matches.
• Arne Slot has managed his integration by rotating him, including benching him for the Merseyside derby to control workload after a Champions League start.
• The summer signing arrived from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal for a fee that could reach about £116m with add-ons.
• Early returns have been modest, with no Premier League goals and one assist across seven appearances in all competitions reported this season.
• Former Bayern chairman Karl‑Heinz Rummenigge voiced regret that Bayern missed out on Wirtz, saying he would have been a great fit in Munich.