Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is tasked with helping Florian Wirtz regain his form following a difficult start at Anfield. The 23-year-old midfielder, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen for up to £116 million last summer, has struggled to make a consistent impact in the Premier League.
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Former Premier League scout Bryan King has questioned the club's decision to invest such a significant amount in Wirtz, labeling it a potential ‘mistake.’ Despite arriving with a strong reputation from his performances in Germany, Wirtz's adaptation to English football has not gone smoothly.
King expressed doubt over whether the recruitment strategy effectively addressed the challenges of the Premier League. Wirtz was notably absent from Liverpool’s squad during their 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur, further intensifying the scrutiny on his performances.