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

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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 their Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, Liverpool have now suffered two consecutive losses ahead of their Saturday teatime clash with Chelsea.Despite the recent downturn in form, Shearer has refused to label their recent performances as a 'disaster' as some critics have.

"Liverpool's form is not a disaster, but it is cause for concern," he added."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. You can't because they're still top of the Premier League."Things have to improve, and Slot has to find the balance pretty quickly."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.