Florian Wirtz Liverpool decision made as Arne Slot faces up to first-time issue

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Florian Wirtz has failed to score or assist a goal since the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace in August and the pressure is mounting on the Liverpool playmakerFlorian Wirtz has endured a difficult start on Merseyside.Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot is facing some tough decisions ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea, with Florian Wirtz's performances being closely watched. Wirtz's performances for Liverpool have been under the microscope, with Jamie Carragher and Wayne Rooney criticising the midfielder's start at the Premier League champions.

Mirror Football writers have given their opinions on whether the former Bayer Leverkusen star should stay in the team.... 'Hasn't fully adjusted' - Richard Garnett At the start of the season, I boldly predicted on the Blood Red podcast that Florian Wirtz would be Liverpool's standout player. There's no doubting his talent, but whether he can effectively fit into Arne Slot's team is up for discussion.

Florian Wirtz has failed to live up to expectations at Liverpool ( Image: Getty Images) 'Might be best given the media scrutiny' - Stephen Killen Benching Florian Wirtz could potentially hinder his development, despite his stats not painting the most flattering picture, he has shown flashes of brilliance that Liverpool can benefit from. The debate has centred around whether his presence is disrupting Liverpool's balance and if the team needs time to regain stability after a series of concerning performances.