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Mohamed Salah put on the spot over Florian Wirtz as Alexander Isak hits new low

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The latest Liverpool news from Anfield as Mohamed Salah is dragged into the debate about Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak has a nightmareLiverpool will look to reignite their Premier League title defence when they host Manchester United on Sunday. The international break hasn't been kind to all his players, with Alexander Isak having a torrid time with Sweden.In other news, Florian Wirtz has received support amidst his challenging start at Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah and The Beatles oddly brought into the discussion about his form....READ MORE: Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid transfer verdict given as Liverpool star sent warningREAD MORE: Alexis Mac Allister makes brutally honest Liverpool admission after injury strugglesSalah blamed for Wirtz strugglesThe German press are defending Wirtz following an underwhelming start to his Liverpool career, even pointing the finger at Salah for some of his difficulties.



Wirtz has had a brief respite from the Premier League pressure cooker with Germany, who have been in World Cup qualifying action.This has sparked concern for players who ply their trade outside their home country, like Wirtz. Former Premier League striker Jan Ange Fjørtoft took matters a step further, referencing The Beatles while defending Wirtz.The Norwegian, who played for Eintracht Frankfurt during his time in Germany, 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. His appointment is a project for five years and more."Isak loses captaincyIsak's international break with Sweden has been one he will want to forget as soon as possible.