Wirtz is ruining Liverpool

Florian Wirtz had not yet had time to shine at Liverpool when he was openly criticized by Arsene Wenger, who said that the German midfielder's selfish demands were disrupting the red team's perfect system.

Florian Wirtz had not yet had time to shine at Liverpool when he was openly criticized by Arsene Wenger.

Florian Wirtz arrived at Liverpool with the reputation of a great talent, who was expected to improve the attack after helping Bayer Leverkusen win the German title. But within a few months he became the focus of criticism.

The lackluster performance against Real Madrid in the League Phase, Champions League early morning of November 5 was the last straw. Wirtz played poorly, lacked cohesion and was almost “invisible” in a big match, which is unacceptable for a player worth 130 million euros.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, commenting on BeIN Sports , pointed out the reason: “The problem lies in Wirtz’s demands. He wants to play as a number 10 instead of a winger, and Liverpool made concessions to get his signature. But that broke the midfield that helped them win the Premier League.”

According to him, Wirtz's priority forced Szoboszlai to move to the wing, while Gravenberch and Mac Allister could no longer maintain their familiar balance.

Statistics of 15 matches, Wirtz's 3 assists are too little compared to the expectations and huge amount of money that Liverpool spent.

Wenger believes Liverpool manager Arne Slot needs to act soon: “If I were him, I would return to the old system and play Wirtz on the wing. The team needs width and speed, not an attacking midfielder who needs his own position.” The criticism is not only aimed at Wirtz, but also as a warning that Liverpool is losing its collective identity.

In 15 matches, Wirtz's 3 assists are too little compared to the expectations and the huge amount of money Liverpool spent. Although he has played in 10 Premier League matches, he has only started 6 times and has not scored any goals. Wirtz's slow adaptation is causing Liverpool's attack to lose its rhythm and dynamism.

Wirtz still has time to prove himself, but the pressure at Anfield will not allow for a weak start to continue. The Premier League has no room for arrogance or personal pretension. And if he doesn’t change, Wirtz could become the latest example of the age-old lesson that talent alone is not enough to survive in England.

Source: https://znews.vn/wirtz-dang-pha-hong-liverpool-post1600175.html