Overview

• Wayne Rooney said Florian Wirtz "damages" Liverpool's balance under Arne Slot and stated he would pick Dominik Szoboszlai instead.
• Jamie Carragher argued Liverpool must help Wirtz adapt, noting his average touches have fallen to about 64 per match from 92 at Bayer Leverkusen.
• Carragher highlighted Alexis Mac Allister's slow form as limiting service into Wirtz between the lines.
• Wirtz has zero goals or assists in seven appearances, drew the '007' taunt from rival fans, and has rotated in and out of the XI.
• He was benched for the derby win over Everton, missed a close‑range chance in the defeat at Crystal Palace, and after a loss at Galatasaray Carragher called for him to be left out to restore balance.