Overview

• Wirtz began on the left at Selhurst Park as Cody Gakpo was initially left out to prioritize central control.
• Slot introduced Gakpo for width after falling behind, while keeping Alexander Isak on due to the game’s low‑block dynamics.
• Wirtz has featured in eight games for Liverpool with roughly 599 minutes, 19 key passes and three big chances created but no goals or assists.
• He has been substituted in every start so far and is yet to complete a full 90 minutes for the club.
• Coverage from OneFootball and The Times points to ongoing positional trials, with suggestions that a deeper No.8 role could help unlock Wirtz’s influence.