Liverpool told Florian Wirtz issue as Arne Slot needs improvement from $152M man

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"Yes, Florian Wirtz's signing has disrupted the Liverpool midfield, but not in a way that can be laid at Florian Wirtz's feet," said Cole. "There's no doubt he's a top player.

We know he's quality, and he's shown it in flashes. "It's all well saying that, but Slot trying to explain to the owners who just bought you a £100 million player while he's on the bench is going to be a difficult sell.

"It's a collection of about three or four different things, but Wirtz is a quality player." Speaking exclusively to Paddy Power, Cole added: "Whether he's the right player for Liverpool or the Premier League, he's going to have to prove that. "And he's had a bad start, so the spotlights on him, and he's going to have to go and, in the next year, prove that he's a Premier League footballer." Following the Villa fixture, the Reds face another home encounter on Tuesday when Real Madrid visits Anfield for a Champions League clash.