CARRAGHER CALLS FOR WIRTZ TO BE DROPPED AFTER ANOTHER LIVERPOOL STRUGGLE
Florian Wirtz’s difficult start at Liverpool has taken another dramatic turn after Jamie Carragher called for the German midfielder to be dropped.
Wirtz started Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Bournemouth but again failed to produce a goal or assist, continuing a frustrating beginning to his Anfield career.
Carragher was particularly critical of the performance and argued that Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola now has a major decision to make ahead of the Reds’ next Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
The former Liverpool defender said Wirtz’s display at Bournemouth was among the poorest he had seen from the player in a Liverpool shirt. He also questioned whether the midfielder has been able to demonstrate the level expected from a player who arrived with such a huge price tag.
Wirtz has now failed to score in his first six Premier League appearances this season, increasing the pressure surrounding his adaptation to Liverpool’s system.
The situation is particularly intriguing because Liverpool have still managed to collect important results despite Wirtz struggling to influence matches consistently.
The international break now gives Iraola time to consider his options.
But when Liverpool return to Premier League action, all eyes could be on whether Wirtz keeps his place — especially with Manchester City waiting.