Overview
- On Tuesday Steven Gerrard publicly defended Florian Wirtz and called for Liverpool’s coaches and experienced players to give him more support after a run of poor form.
- Several pundits, led by Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports, have argued Wirtz should be removed from the starting lineup or moved off the wing because he has not supplied enough goal threat for his transfer fee.
- Manager Jürgen Klopp has described the current moment as an unfavourable time for the issue, confirming the club sees the situation as sensitive rather than settled.
- Commentary from ran warned that an early transfer away from Liverpool would be seen as a career blemish and urged patience, saying a midseason exit could be interpreted as giving up.
- Practical remedies under discussion include returning Wirtz to a central number 10 role, providing better attacking runs and service from teammates, and offering tailored coaching to rebuild his confidence and long-term value.