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Philipp Lahm has told Liverpool what to expect with Florian Wirtz

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Following a summer of significant changes, Liverpool deserves immense praise for its strong start to the season.

As the defending champion, Liverpool currently leads the Premier League table with five victories from five matches.

The Reds have also advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after a largely altered team secured a 2-1 home victory against Southampton on Tuesday.



A quick look at the squad that head coach Arne Slot now commands suggests that the Reds are precisely where they ought to be.



Far from resting on their laurels after bringing the Premier League trophy back to Anfield, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes orchestrated an unprecedented spending spree, largely financed by several high-profile departures.

Given the number of players departing and new arrivals, it's reasonable to suggest that it was always going to take time for Liverpool to gel.

However, there are still questions about when Reds fans will truly witness the undeniable talent that attracted serious attention from Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid before he opted for Liverpool.

Perhaps it's worth revisiting what those who have observed Wirtz more closely and played alongside him have to say.

Accolades are abundant, with recent remarks from Germany and Bayern Munich icon Philipp Lahm highlighting what a talent Liverpool has.

"Liverpool, the English champions, have specifically strengthened their stable formation with him," wrote 2014 World Cup winner Lahm in The Guardian.

Under the caring guidance of Arne Slot, something interesting seems to be emerging in Liverpool