Arne Slot told to drop 'wonderful' Liverpool player for Manchester United match

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I think the athleticism of those two is what Liverpool needs"It's not that I'm not a fan of Mac Allister, I think he's a wonderful player. He's taking his time."You can see physically he's not at the same level as he was last season and it's inevitable when you've missed pre-season.

I'd let Wirtz play through it because I think the magic will come."I would have Szobozslai and Gravenberch behind him because they're the two most athletic midfielders that we've got."Wirtz has yet to score or create a goal since signing for Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for what, at that point, had the potential to be a British transfer record.That has led to much debate over the Germany international's performances.But Murphy, a key member of the Gerard Houllier's treble-winning team in 2001, believes the scrutiny has gone over the top."When I was a midfielder, I used to look at whether I was making chances for others," said the ex-England international the Wettbasis.com. That's something I think will improve."I've been disappointed with the negativity around Wirtz.

I mean when you come for that much money, I get it, but we're seven games in. If he has the Szoboszlai moment (against Arsenal), this goes away.""I think the Liverpool supporters as a group, will get behind him and support him and we'll see the best of him."