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Arne Slot knows Florian Wirtz has the ability to succeed at Liverpool(Image: PA)

Arne Slot knows Florian Wirtz has the ability but he has laid down the challenge to the Liverpool new boy to show his robustness to reach the very top.

The more games you are fit for the more games you can make a big impression in was the message ahead of life in English footballl.

As the former Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Wirtz prepares to begin his Premier League career on Friday night against Bournemouth, Slot offered his view on what he needs to do to fulfil his potential.

“Everything we expect is very positive but between expecting and realising something is different,” said Slot.

Because they are always fit.

“Every single game they are fit and that is something that Florian first has to show in a league like ours.

On Friday night he will have Jeremie Frimpong behind him and, when he is fit, it could be Conor Bradley.

Salah seemed a bit isolated in Liverpool’s defeat on penalties against Crystal Palace last week as he struggled to impact the game but Slot is not concerned by that.

“No the last time we were at Wembley he didn’t play his best game as well,” said Slot, referencing the Carabao Cup final defeat by Newcastle last season.

Florian Wirtz in action during the Community Shield (Image: Nigel French/Getty Images)

“By the way Trent wasn’t playing behind them then, it was Jarell [Quansah].

“Factually, we can see him as a young player but in terms of his experience, I don’t see him as a young player.

“He won the league with Germany, won the cup, has played for his country numerous times and apart from that, his mentality is his biggest strength.

“That says a lot because if you see him play, you’re like: ‘Are you serious because he’s so creative’.

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