Liverpool news: Salah blamed for Wirtz issues as Isak punished after hitting new low

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It hasn’t been a dream international break for all of his players, with Alexander Isak enduring a nightmare with Sweden.Elsewhere, Florian Wirtz has been defended amid his difficult start to his Liverpool career, with Mohamed Salah and The Beatles bizarrely dragged into the debate about his form...Salah blamed for Wirtz woesThe German media are fighting Wirtz’s corner following an underwhelming start to his Liverpool career, even blaming Salah for some of his struggles.Wirtz has had some restbite from the Premier League pressure cooker with Germany, who have been in World Cup qualifying action. That has led to concern being expressed for players who play their domestic football outside the country, like Wirtz, who hasn't mustered a goal or assist since joining the Reds.READ MORE: Liverpool star Florian Wirtz set daunting target before Arne Slot 'leaves him out'READ MORE: Liverpool star makes Alexander Isak admission after star's move - 'A little unfortunate'SportBILD has launched a passionate defence of the 22-year-old, insisting that if Salah had converted a “mega chance” against Chelsea, his record would look much better.

The outlet suggested that his teammates were doing Wirtz few favours as he looks to justify his astronomical price tag, pointing out how many unconverted chances, like Salah’s at Chelsea, he has created so far.SportBILD even suggest a bias against Wirtz from Manchester United legend pundits like Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney. Former Premier League striker Jan Ange Fjørtoft went one step further, bringing up The Beatles as he spoke up for Wirtz.The Norwegian, who played in Germany for Eintracht Frankfurt , said: “The criticism is focused on Wirtz; he seems to be responsible for everything negative at Liverpool.

The only thing missing is for him to be blamed for The Beatles not performing anymore!“Of all the Premier League transfers like Gyökeres, Isak and the rest, I have the least concerns about Wirtz. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.