‘Can cause problems’: Paul Merson believes one Liverpool star is key as he predicts Manchester United game

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These factors have made predictions difficult and especially choosing players who are likely to step up for their teams to deliver a result, but Paul Merson thinks he knows Liverpool’s key man.The former Arsenal midfielder has been critical of the recent form of the club and some of their players; however, the Englishman has surprisingly highlighted Florian Wirtz as the player to be the focal point in a potential victory for the home side.Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty ImagesPaul Merson says Florian Wirtz is key to Liverpool’s successWirtz was bought from Bayer Leverkusen for £116 million in the summer after being touted as one of the best talents in world football, even though he has yet to produce what his hype has sold fans.The 22-year-old is still adapting to the Premier League and a standout showing is on its way sooner or later, with Merson believing the United game is exactly what he needs to prove himself.Writing for Sportskeeda, the pundit explained how Slot should place the German in the No. 10 role to ‘cause problems’ for this Amorim side as a creative focal point.He explained: “I have a feeling Isak will start this game because of the transfer fee.

If you pay over £100 million for players, they have to be in the line-up for the big games and this is one of them. I also think Florian Wirtz is a decent option for this game.“Manchester United are not strong in midfield and I wouldn’t be surprised if Slot deploys Wirtz in that no.10 role.

I believe Wirtz can cause problems to United too.”Paul Merson predicts a Liverpool win vs Manchester UnitedIt is a game that the Reds should handily win on paper, given the talent in their side and the problems that United have displayed throughout the season, but it does not mean the Mancunian club do not have a chance.However, at Anfield, it will be very difficult to beat them, as United fans will know, given they have struggled to win at the ground in nine years.Merson is convinced that it will be a routine one for the Merseyside giants, predicting, surprisingly, a clean sheet.He wrote: “I don’t think Liverpool will lose at home; they will snap out of this run. Manchester United will be lucky if they can walk away with something from Anfield.“Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Manchester United.”Fans can only hope for an improved performance from the Reds, given the fact that they have struggled to look at their best.