Jamie Carragher warns Andoni Iraola over Liverpool failing: ‘This has to stop’
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Florian Wirtz has failed to make much impact at all with Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images) Carragher says Gravenberch and Szoboszlai, along with Alexis Mac Allister, has to be the best trio in midfield for the Reds and Wirtz can no longer be carried, despite his price tag. ‘I thought Gravenberch was outstanding in the game and this stuff has got to stop now,’ Carrager told Sky Sports. ‘I said this last time Liverpool played. He’s 6’3″, he can open his legs, he can play, he can run, he was one of the outstanding players when Liverpool won the Premier League.
Ryan Gravenberch cannot be sitting on the bench and Florian Wirtz playing for Liverpool. ‘I was critical of Florian Wirtz in the last game out for Liverpool at Bournemouth, but it wasn’t just that game, it was on his body of work for Liverpool. I struggle to think of one game where he’s won Liverpool the game and been the man. ‘He was brought in to be a star of the Premier League and I think you could make the case for 10-12 players in Liverpool’s Premier League era who have done more than Florian Wirtz.
Gravenberch has to play in that midfield and the Florian Wirtz, where he’s nailed on that he plays every week in that no.10 position, it has to stop. We’re at the stage where we can’t wait any longer.’ Vladimir Smicer played for Liverpool from 1999-2005, winning the Champions League with the Reds (Picture: AP) Reds boss Andoni Iraola was asked about the performance of his players and specifically asked how he felt Wirtz did on Sunday, but just said he was proud of them all. ‘I’m very proud of my footballers,’ he said. ‘They put in a tremendous effort and showed high intensity, competing well in duels. ‘We lost and got nothing to show for our performance, but I really liked what I saw.’ Arrow MORE: Michael Carrick accused of not trusting £74million Manchester United star Arrow MORE: Peter Schmeichel lays out ideal punishment for Man City after win over Liverpool Arrow MORE: Gary Neville picks out one ‘devastating’ banner Liverpool fans aimed at Man City at Anfield