Overview
- Arsene Wenger told beIN Sports that Liverpool weakened their midfield structure to start Wirtz as a No.10.
- Wenger claimed Wirtz agreed to join only if he could play centrally and alleged Slot has told him he must play wide to be selected.
- Wirtz has 15 appearances for Liverpool with three assists and no goals, having been used as a No.8, a No.10 and out wide.
- Liverpool followed a four-match Premier League losing streak with wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid.
- Arne Slot publicly defended Wirtz, emphasizing the player's work rate and the need for adjustment to the league's intensity and schedule.