Liverpool starter blasted after 'shocking' display, fans now expect new Florian Wirtz role vs Everton
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Cody Gakpo's starting position under threat (Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim - Breaking Media)
Edward Bazeley
Thu 18 September 2025 10:12, UK
Liverpool supporters have slammed one of their first-team players despite their 3-2 Champions League triumph over Atletico Madrid and predicted it to lead to a new role for Florian Wirtz..
At Anfield on 17 September, Liverpool successfully defeated Atletico Madrid, thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s late winner.
However, Van Dijk rose highest to head home from a stoppage-time corner and secure a vital win for Liverpool over Atletico Madrid.
Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media
Arne Slot’s men are now preparing for their Merseyside Derby clash with Everton at Anfield on Saturday, 20 September.
Meanwhile, the Reds’ win over Diego Simeone’s side witnessed striker Alexander Isak make his Liverpool debut, although the former Newcastle United man failed to score before being replaced by fellow summer signing Hugo Ekitike on 58 minutes.
In their next Champions League game, the Merseyside outfit face Galatasaray on 30 September.
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The Turkish Super Lig side travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, 18 September, in search of their first win of the European campaign.
Meanwhile, Reds legend Jamie Carragher was wowed by Virgil Van Dijk’s performance against Atletico Madrid.
Alongside his match-winning goal, the Liverpool captain completed more passes than anyone else involved in the fixture, while he also helped to keep Atletico star striker Antoine Griezmann quiet.
Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim – Breaking Media
But while Van Dijk was impressive, the Anfield faithful were left unhappy with Cody Gakpo‘s showing against the Spanish giants.
While Liverpool enjoyed a triumphant start to their Champions League campaign, Gakpo failed to impress before being subbed off just shy of the hour mark.