Overview
- Liverpool sit eighth after 11 league matches, eight points off leaders Arsenal following a 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.
- Multiple outlets cite a Daily Mail report detailing an initial shortlist of potential head-coach options should Liverpool consider a change, with names including Sebastian Hoeness, Roberto De Zerbi, Michel, Ernesto Valverde and Luciano Spalletti.
- Germany sporting director Rudi Voller publicly defended Florian Wirtz, saying sharp criticism in England is common and insisting the 22-year-old’s influence is being underestimated.
- Wirtz, a £116m summer signing, has impressed in Europe but is still without a Premier League goal or assist, drawing pundit scrutiny of both his role and Arne Slot’s use of him.
- Reports say agents for Mac Allister, Gravenberch and Szoboszlai are pushing for improved terms as Liverpool hold talks, with no new deals yet finalised.