Florian Wirtz outlines what Liverpool must do to address $169M issue
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakThe Reds looked significantly improved in Saturday's win over Crystal Palace and managed to maximize their attacking potency - but there is still room for imprivement, claimed WirtzFlorian Wirtz has said Liverpool must try and service Alexander Isak with more passesFlorian Wirtz believes Liverpool players must improve their service to Alexander Isak if the Reds are to improve next season.The former Newcastle United star grabbed his fourth Liverpool goal of a stop-start campaign during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. That has been a recurring issue for the Swede since his return from injury, and he had just five touches in the first half against Paris Saint-Germain before making way two weeks ago.READ MORE: Arne Slot has new Liverpool question to answer with Florian Wirtz plan set to become clearREAD MORE: Alexander Isak knows significance of Crystal Palace goal after Liverpool injury nightmareIsak often looked isolated during the Palace victory, and ensuring he is more connected with team-mates, such as Wirtz, will be vital heading into next season.
Fans will hope their on-field relationship begins to blossom following three successive starts together for the first time since their summer arrivals.Asked if he believes Liverpool will see the best from Isak next season, Wirtz replied: “Yeah, I hope so. I think it's also important for him that we feed him with balls because if he's just there on top alone, then it's hard for him to score goals.“I think he needs the balls to score them and as you could see today, if he gets the chance, he normally scores.Isak and Wirtz were both on target on Saturday“As a striker, it’s always important to score goals so I’m happy for him,” Liverpool’s no.7 added.
“I hope it’s the start of many [and he can] keep going like this.”Wirtz was also on target in the Palace victory, with the German star netting a sumptuous volley in injury time to remove any jeopardy from the game.“I knew that Joey [Gomez] will throw the ball over me,” Wirtz explained in a post-match interview with LFCTV.Wirtz put in an improved performance in the win over Palace(Image: (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images))“So I just had in my mind to go behind the ball and then a good pass from Macca [Alexis Mac Allister], and then I had to take the risk to just hit it on target, and I hit it quite well so I'm happy about that. Sometimes you can feel it that it’s a good strike.“I think [it is] a massive three points today,” the 22-year-old added as the Reds moved level on points with third-place Manchester United.“It was clear for us that this game today is really important for the qualification for the Champions League.“It's not done yet, we have a few more games, but a good step today.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Florian WirtzAlexander IsakLiverpool FC