Jamie Carragher's defining message to Florian Wirtz leaves Thierry Henry in stitches – 'Awful lot'
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool icon Jamie Carragher is calling for more from Florian Wirtz, who has endured a challenging spell on MerseysideJamie Carragher has sent a pointed message to Florian Wirtz following Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League - a moment that left fellow pundit Thierry Henry in stitches. Wirtz has endured a difficult transition since his big‑money move from Bayer Leverkusen.The 22-year-old played 80 minutes at the Parc des Princes and earned a rating of seven in the Echo's player ratings, but his display wasn't enough to influence the scoreline.Carragher has urged the German to deliver more, while also stressing that Liverpool's newer players still seem unsure of what is required of them.
Speaking during CBS Sports' usual Champions League coverage, Carragher said: "Listen, we've said the same the whole season.READ MORE: 'This is the work of the manager' – Ibrahima Konate's Arne Slot message after PSG beat Liverpool"Three legendary players come to the end of their career, new players coming in and not quite knowing exactly what they need to do to play for Liverpool right now."I include [Alexander] Isak who came on there again, [Hugo] Ekitike and Wirtz, who has got to do an awful lot more. An awful lot more."The best way you can describe Wirtz right now - he's cost £125million - is that he's neat and tidy."Henry burst out laughing as Carragher wrapped up his mini rant.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageUp to 70% off Liverpool kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreVarious PricesKitbagBuy Now on KitbagKitbag has slashed the price of Liverpool kits and merch with up to 70% off select items.Meanwhile, Wirtz accepts that his form hasn't been at its best but believes he has come through the worst of it and can now help improve the Reds."I know that they paid a lot for me," he told TNT Sports."I still think that I'm improving, it was a difficult start for me because I wanted to impact the team immediately.**GRAND NATIONAL 2026**"I have to accept it, I'm feeling very good now on a physical level. I'm feeling good in England now because this was a big change for me."Now I'm trying to make the team better."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCUEFA Champions LeagueJamie CarragherFlorian Wirtz