Overview

• Florian Wirtz remains without a goal or assist for Liverpool and has yet to complete a full 90 minutes since his summer move.
• He was taken off after 74 minutes in a 1-2 defeat at Crystal Palace and was previously left on the bench for the Merseyside derby.
• Wayne Rooney said he does not see where Wirtz fits in Arne Slot’s setup and stated he would select Dominik Szoboszlai ahead of him.
• Coverage cites conflicting transfer fees for Wirtz, with figures reported at €123 million, €125 million, and €150 million.
• Rooney noted Liverpool’s extensive attacking recruitment alongside Mohamed Salah, saying competition has left Wirtz struggling for a role.