Liverpool told to expect Florian Wirtz 'boost' as Arne Slot sent January transfer message

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith on Florian Wirtz's form at Liverpool and why Arne Slot shouldn't be looking to sign more attackers next month amid Antoine Semenyo linksFlorian Wirtz during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Wolves.(Image: Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)While there are still improvements for Liverpool to make, there is no doubt that things have started to look up for Arne Slot in recent games. Florian Wirtz has looked much better in the last few games, scoring his first goal, while Curtis Jones and Hugo Ekitike have stepped up too."Wirtz is getting there," former Arsenal striker Alan Smith tells Liverpool.com.

And if he can offer a goal threat regularly, which he did in Germany, so there’s no reason I don’t think he can’t here, then that would be a boost for Liverpool."Alexander Isak is set for a sustained period on the sidelines but only three players in the Premier League have scored more goals than Ekitike. As I said, Wirtz is in there, and Ekitike has done so well since arriving at Liverpool, so they’ll just hope that they can keep everyone fit now."In terms of January, I don’t think Slot would want to buy in terms of attacking players because there are too many.

They might buy players in different positions, but certainly not in the attacking slots, I don’t think."In midfield, while Liverpool could do with some more depth, Jones has stepped up — dovetailing nicely with Wirtz and helping create chances for Ekitike.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. So he’s a good lad to have.