Arne Slot cannot continue starting 'genius' ace for Liverpool, he's costing them wins - opinion

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Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty ImagesThe 22-year-old has failed to adapt to life as a Premier League player thus far, with his performances being one of the main reasons behind Liverpool’s shortcomings this season. The way that Liverpool are lining up at the moment doesn’t benefit Wirtz’s style of play, even if he’s used in attack over the likes of Cody Gakpo.

This is far from ideal because, when playing for Bayer Leverkusen last year, the German was one of the best players in the world, with his contributions making up most of the Bundesliga outfit’s goals. He’s been used across the Reds’ starting XI this term, with his best performances coming as a right-back at the start of the season.

Indeed, when used in that position against Galatasaray on Tuesday evening, he failed to perform to the standards expected of him, but he’s allowed to have the odd off game here and there. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesIn terms of Wirtz, he needs to be taken out of the spotlight and be allowed to work on getting used to Slot’s system, that is, even though he was dubbed a “genius” by Xabi Alonso last term.Because, if things keep going in this direction, it’s hard to see how Liverpool will even come close to winning the Premier League or Champions League this season.