Overview

• Liverpool lost 2-1 at Chelsea on a 95th‑minute winner, their third consecutive defeat across competitions, with Arsenal now a point clear at the top.
• Micah Richards argued Wirtz’s biggest issue is the expectation created by his fee, saying the German needs time to settle and quicker decision‑making on the ball.
• TBR Football reported Wirtz has yet to justify the £116 million outlay, though he showed flashes at Stamford Bridge by nearly creating an equaliser after coming on.
• Football Insider said sources claim Arne Slot is concerned about Wirtz’s start, with the upcoming international break viewed as a chance to reset form.
• Paul Scholes suggested Liverpool’s influx of signings has disrupted midfield cohesion, saying Alexis Mac Allister has been affected and Wirtz is not yet fully integrated as a No 10.