'We need': Jamie Carragher suggests what Liverpool need to sign and gives judgement on Florian Wirtz

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Florian Wirtz has emerged as a favourite to take the mantle of Liverpool’s best player, but Jamie Carragher thinks the side needs bolstering to fully unlock him. It was never more evident than on Tuesday night, how important Wirtz is to Liverpool.He has evolved into the creative hub of this team, and will be that for years to come.

Credit: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar/Getty Images In order to maximise his potential, Carragher thinks Liverpool have to change their recruitment approach, signing players who can complement the German’s game.Jamie Carragher’s ideal signings for Florian Wirtz at LiverpoolLiverpool have developed a more aggressive recruitment approach in recent seasons, no longer just bargain hunting for high-potential young players. He tells The Redmen TV: “For me, when you’ve got Wirtz who’s starting to look the part in an attacking midfield role, I think almost everybody around him has got to be powerful and quick.

We need energy.” What Carragher is alluding to here is that Salah and Cody Gakpo aren’t suited to Liverpool in this new generation. Carragher thinks it will come down to who can help Wirtz get to the highest possible level.