Overview
- Florian Wirtz began on the left and was substituted after 83 minutes in Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.
- The Germany international still has no goal or assist in the Premier League since his summer move to Anfield.
- The loss leaves Liverpool down in eighth place and eight points off leaders Arsenal after five defeats in six league games.
- Pundits escalated their criticism, with Dietmar Hamann highlighting Wirtz’s limited league influence and Wesley Sneijder warning he must adapt quickly.
- Wirtz’s father defended him on ZDF, saying he will justify the price tag, as club outlets highlighted his stronger recent Champions League displays and his own self-critical stance.