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Theo Walcott says Liverpool have a player who just looks scared to take any risks right now

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Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesHowever, that hasn’t stopped Walcott from claiming that one of Liverpool’s players looks scared.Theo Walcott thinks Florian Wirtz is fearful of making a mistake for LiverpoolOne of the main talking points from Liverpool’s entire season is how poorly some of their new signings have performed. And now, while speaking on the It’s Called Soccer Podcast, Walcott has claimed that he’s now “worried” about Wirtz after what he’s seen him do this season.“But I am worried about him [Wirtz].



Looking at him I do feel like he’s fearful of just making a mistake,” he said.“That’s the problem. When you’re playing in a team that’s not confident, it’s hard to get that flow.

“But I do worry about players that come from different cultures into the Premier League because they’re shocked from actually how fast it is.”Liverpool’s attack must start converting the chances that Florian Wirtz creates for themStatistically, Wirtz’s start to life as a Liverpool player has been extremely poor. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesIf the rest of Slot’s men actually improved their final third form and proved they have what it takes to earn Liverpool points, Wirtz would likely be much more successful.