One Liverpool fan thinks he’s found the fix for Florian Wirtz and the Reds’ midfield all at once
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Wirtz stood out during an excellent first-half in Austria, but unless he can back it up with another effective display when Liverpool visit Brentford this weekend, the debate about his suitability will continue to rage.It has certainly had fans hooked on TalkingPoints this week, where supporters have been discussing what Andoni Iraola should do with his underperforming No. If you were Andoni Iraola, what would you do with him and why? 🤔Credit: Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Liverpool urged to try a new formation Although Arne Slot moved Wirtz around a little in order to find out how best to use him – something he ultimately never achieved – Iraola has made it clear that he wants to play the German as a No.
No body at Liverpool has a clue about tactics and strategyJoin the conversation → The one glaring issue here is that of what Liverpool do with the glut of wingers they have now accumulated, Bradley Barcola in particular. His own teammates keep crowding him out, they do not offer him options to play the quick one-twos he wants to play to break into space and the only player we have tuned into his style is Ekitike.” Other supporters want Wirtz sold While a change in formation – or his teammates adapting their games – could be the silver bullet for getting more from Wirtz, as well as shoring up the Liverpool midfield, it comes too late for other supporters on TalkingPoints.
“I’ve seen enough of him and he’s just not Liverpool standard. I don’t care if he goes to Chelsea just get rid.”robfee1960I dont know where the price tag comes from , he looked lost on sunday what position was he playing i have never seen him play a good game for lfc or germany , i keep expecting something to happen and nothing does , dont wanna say it but he has had over a season now so the best option is probably part ways ..Join the conversation → If Liverpool sold Wirtz at the end of the current season they would surely lose plenty of the £116m they spent on him in 2025.