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Wayne Rooney Says Florian Wirtz ‘Damages’ Liverpool’s Balance After £116m Move

Rooney questions the £116m midfielder’s place in Arne Slot’s setup following an opening spell without a goal or assist.

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Florian Wirtz Liverpool 2025-26
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Overview

  • Speaking on his YouTube show, Rooney said Wirtz “damages the balance” of how Liverpool play.
  • Wirtz joined from Bayer Leverkusen for about £116m, arriving as Liverpool’s record summer signing.
  • He has yet to register a goal or assist in the league, and rival fans have applied the “007” tag after seven appearances without a contribution.
  • Rooney questioned the 22-year-old’s role in Slot’s system and said he would pick Dominik Szoboszlai ahead of him.
  • He was left out of the Merseyside derby XI, then missed a close-range chance and was substituted in the defeat at Crystal Palace, with Rooney also linking his struggle to competition from new forwards Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.