Overview
- Liverpool shifted Florian Wirtz from a fixed No.10 to a roaming role off the left, with Dominik Szoboszlai restored to midfield.
- Slot said Wirtz should receive the ball around the box from various starting points rather than be tied to a single position.
- Wirtz created five chances in the first half against Real Madrid and has 16 chances across four Champions League games, a club mark cited by Michael Reid.
- After losing six of seven in all competitions, Liverpool recorded back-to-back clean-sheet wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid.
- Ahead of Sunday’s trip to Manchester City, Slot emphasized consistency and confirmed Alexander Isak’s return to training, with Alisson and Jeremie Frimpong expected back after the international break.