Liverpool star holds the key to Arne Slot's Florian Wirtz issue ahead of Galatasaray

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Wirtz has yet to score a goal or find an assist this season outside of the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace.The 22-year-old does not yet appear acclimatised to the pace of the Premier League, despite Liverpool topping the table.READ MORE: BREAKING: Diego Simeone discovers ban for Liverpool red card after row with Reds fansREAD MORE: UEFA confirm Real Madrid sanction as Liverpool learn Champions League outcomeWirtz is averaging 64 touches per match, compared to 87 touches per match in 2024/25 and 92 in 2023/24, when he was named the Bundesliga's best player.Carragher believes the summer signing's performances deserve scrutiny, but the club must also do more to support him."I think we should be analysing someone who cost that money," Carragher said on Sky Sports during Monday Night Football. "He has come in as a renowned star, Bundesliga player of the year two seasons running, won the Bundesliga, seasoned international with Germany."I think it’s fair to say he hasn’t been great for Liverpool so far, but also I don’t think Liverpool have been great for him so far.

They have to come together and try to make things work as best as they possibly can."Liverpool have got to do more for him also, as he’s not getting the ball anywhere near as often as before."He has found it tough. Against Burnley is where I thought we might see him at his best, he did okay."This is happening quite a bit where he's trying to get his shots off and people are just on top of him a little bit quicker.

It’s probably quicker. he’s not being allowed to get his shots off"In this situation, it’s faster, people are on top of him more, it’s more physical he’s a young boy, trying to meet the demands of the league, there’s no doubt about that."And Carragher also believes that Wirtz has been impacted by a tough start to the season for midfield star Mac Allister."I think another problem for Liverpool and for Wirtz is that Mac Allister hasn’t been at his best. I think he’s the guy who could feed him and get him the ball between the lines.”Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.