Alan Shearer names Florian Wirtz's biggest problem at Liverpool amid 'disaster' verdict

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Liverpool's attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz has come under heavy scrutiny since his £116m transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer despite the Reds sitting top of the tablePremier League and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has admitted he feels sympathy for Florian Wirtz at Liverpool having insisted that the Reds do not play the formation best suited to him. He has to try and live up to that."There's no doubt he's a very, very talented player but it's about trying to get him into a system and team that worked so well last year and isn't quite working so far this year because Liverpool haven't played with a no.10.

Liverpool are leaving themselves short in midfield to get Wirtz into the team."It's one to keep an eye on but it wouldn't surprise me at all if Slot reverts back to what worked for them last season." Following the defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League, Liverpool have now lost two matches in a row heading into the teatime kick-off at Chelsea on Saturday.While that is clearly not ideal, Shearer has refused to brand their recent results a 'disaster' like others are portraying them to be. "Liverpool’s form is not a disaster, but it is cause for concern," he continued."Particularly with what's happened in the last two games.

But they haven't played well in the last two games and have lost them both."That would be a concern. They didn't deserve anything from the Galatasaray game."There's plenty to work on for Liverpool, but I wouldn't call it a disaster just yet.