Jamie Carragher uses Trent Alexander-Arnold to reiterate Florian Wirtz concern at Liverpool

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Jamie Carragher said that Florian Wirtz has so far failed to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold following the German's arrival from Bayer Leverkusen. But despite sitting atop the Premier League standings, Liverpool has looked a shadow of the team that impressed so much last season, and has relied on a number of late goals for most of its wins so far this term.

Carragher also discussed Liverpool's free-spending transfer window, saying only one player has looked impressive. Writing in his column for The Telegraph, Carragher addressed Wirtz's slow adaptation to life in the Liverpool team.

"Upfield, the introduction of Florian Wirtz into the three-man midfield which was so effective at pinning opponents into their own half last season has fundamentally changed how Liverpool play," Carragher said. "He is yet to add what Liverpool are missing without Alexander-Arnold, while at the same time the team has lost the intensity which made them so difficult to play against." Jamie Carragher addressed Liverpool's poor performances (Image: 2025 Getty Images) Arne Slot was asked about Wirtz's display in Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Galatasaray earlier this week and defended the Germany superstar, insisting that there were promising signs on show, particularly during the first half.