The omnipresence of Jamie Carragher means you’re never far away from being subject to his latest opinion, and the former Liverpool stalwart has been scathing of Arne Slot’s champions.
The Reds succumbed to back-to-back defeats for just the second time under Jürgen Klopp’s successor, with their 2–1 defeat at Crystal Palace followed up with an insipid display during a 1–0 loss at Galatasaray on Tuesday night.
Carragher labelled his former team a “mess” in its current state, and singled out £116 million ($156 million) addition Florian Wirtz for criticism, suggesting the German international has to “come out of the team” in order for Liverpool to rediscover the level that catapulted them to glory last term.
Wirtz was the club’s record-signing for just a brief period, with the Alexander Isak saga and subsequent arrival stealing the headlines. There was an expectation that Wirtz, as a result of the distnct quality he possesses, would make a discernible impact right away on Merseyside, but that simply hasn’t been the case.
With the results turning, the playmaker’s contributions, or lack thereof, have been thrust into the spotlight. So, why is Wirtz, left on the bench by Slot for the huge Premier League game at Chelsea, struggling at his new home, and how can Liverpool ensure his talents are maximised at Anfield?
