Overview

• Florian Wirtz remains without a Premier League goal or assist since his Community Shield debut, drawing heightened attention on social media.
• He said Arne Slot told him he would be rested in the league after a Champions League match to control his workload, explaining his benching for the Merseyside derby.
• Wirtz described how pressing and high running numbers are leaving less energy in possession, adding that he expects his output to improve with fitness and minutes.
• He called Anfield a clear step up from Bayer Leverkusen and said hearing You’ll Never Walk Alone has been a powerful new experience.
• The 22-year-old arrived for a British-record package, faces strong internal competition, and singled out Ryan Gravenberch as playing particularly well.