Jamie Redknapp gives passionate Florian Wirtz verdict after Liverpool star dropped - 'No mistake'

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Jamie Redknapp has launched a passionate defense of Florian Wirtz, and insisted he will be a success at Liverpool despite his difficult start at the club. Wirtz’s form has seen increased calls for him to be taken out of the firing line, with Jamie Carragher among those to tell Slot to drop him against Chelsea.

The former defender got his wish, with the Liverpool boss reverting to the midfield three of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai that served him so well during last season’s title triumph. “Everyone’s judging him miles too early - players need time.

It took him a year, now we’re all talking about him as one of the best midfield players in the world, and that’s how it can happen.” This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Despite the increasing pressure on Wirtz, Slot refused to use his form as a reason for his omission against Chelsea, instead pointing to Liverpool’s packed schedule.