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Fixing Florian Wirtz: Why Liverpool’s £116m man is making poor choices, the midfield rejig that could be the answer, the signs he’s gelling with Alexander Isak and why insiders think Jurgen Klopp holds the key

The last decade at Liverpool was about making bargain signings look like £100million world-beaters. Now, the problem is the £100m-plus world-beaters struggling to live up to their billing.

By LEWIS STEELE · Daily Mail

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:13 AM

Key Things to Know

Lewis Steele analyzes how Liverpool can resolve Florian Wirtz's poor Premier League form following his £116m transfer.
Wirtz has created only five big chances across 39 league matches since joining Liverpool.
Pundit Jamie Carragher argued Wirtz should be dropped following an ineffective performance in a 3-0 loss to Manchester City.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Lewis Steele examines Florian Wirtz's struggles to replicate his European form in the Premier League following a £116 million move to Liverpool. The German playmaker has created only five big chances in 39 league matches, leading to heavy criticism from pundits including Jamie Carragher after a recent 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Manager Andoni Iraola continues to search for the right tactical balance to restore the midfielder's confidence.

Potential solutions explored include reconfiguring the midfield setup behind Wirtz, as demonstrated in Liverpool's 6-3 win over LASK, and developing his on-pitch partnership with striker Alexander Isak. Additionally, Bild reporter Heiko Niedderer highlighted that Germany national team manager Jurgen Klopp stays in regular phone contact with Wirtz to support his development and adaptation to English football.

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