Key Liverpool partnership must be restored to unlock Florian Wirtz talent

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Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister established such a formidable partnership at the heart of Liverpool's midfield throughout the 2024-25 season that both were nominated for individual awards. Liverpool needs Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch to rekindle their partnership (Image: Getty Images) Gravenberch missed the first two matches of the season, having been granted special leave for the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace and being suspended for the Premier League opener at home against Bournemouth.

The real issue, however, has been Mac Allister. The Argentina international's performance has been hampered by an injury that plagued him during the second half of last season, which has been managed through rest and recuperation rather than surgery.

Gravenberch and Mac Allister have only played together sporadically recently. With Mac Allister struggling for form and both Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones pushing hard for a starting position in midfield at Stamford Bridge, there's no guarantee based on current form that last season's established pairing will reunite in the engine room on Saturday.