Overview

• Wirtz remains without a goal or assist in nine Liverpool appearances across the Premier League and Champions League.
• Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann says Wirtz tops the league for chances created (21) and argues missed finishes, not creativity, explain the numbers.
• Jürgen Klopp calls the scrutiny exaggerated, describing Wirtz as a rare talent and noting Liverpool’s three-match losing run has intensified discussion.
• Used on the left for Germany in a 4-0 win over Luxembourg, Wirtz produced multiple key passes, with a teammate’s miss drawing social media mockery.
• Analysis from ex-players is divided, with Jamie Carragher pointing to a system issue and Paul Scholes citing out-of-form teammates, as the international break offers a reset.