Didi Hamann gives uncomfortable Florian Wirtz verdict despite Liverpool wins

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Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has told Florian Wirtz he needs to “come to the party” after suggesting the Reds’ best performances have come without him this season. Wirtz has started just one of the Reds’ last four league games, while Liverpool’s last two wins in the league - against Everton and Aston Villa - came after he was named on the bench.

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has sent a warning to Florian Wirtz (Image: Getty Images) “We’ve had nine or 10 games now, so we have played a quarter of the season,” Hamann told footballblog.co.uk. I watched him, and think he's a player who, I don't think there's many others around at the moment with the ability he's got, but it's no good if he doesn't show it.” Despite dropping him in recent games, Slot has insisted he is happy with Wirtz’s contribution so far, and has played down concerns over his lack of goal contributions.

“Then, if you look at that, then he already played a lot, and he’s had his impact in many games, but has been unlucky with the end product, either by himself or his teammates. “For me, he exactly brought what we expected - a player that can create a lot for the team, will have his goals as well, but I don’t think it comes a surprise to anyone if you are 22, 23, and you come from a different league, that you might need some time to adjust to that intensity if you play every three days, with only two days rest in between.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.