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Chris Sutton says Florian Wirtz’s problem is he is not Marouane Fellaini

Is Chris Sutton right about Florian Wirtz? He says it is unclear what kind of attacking midfielder the German is.

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:19 PM

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Chris Sutton argued that Florian Wirtz's issue is that he is not Marouane Fellaini.
Sutton questioned what specific style of number ten the German international represents.
The remarks were made during a discussion on BBC Sounds' Monday Night Club regarding Liverpool.

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Pundit Chris Sutton stated that Florian Wirtz's issue is that he is not Marouane Fellaini while assessing how Liverpool can optimize the German international's performances. Sutton raised questions regarding the player's profile, arguing that it remains unclear what kind of number ten Wirtz is on the pitch.

The discussion took place on BBC Sounds' Monday Night Club programme, which explored tactical options for Liverpool regarding the midfielder. Sutton contrasted Wirtz's style of play with that of former Everton and Manchester United midfielder Fellaini during the broadcast.

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Chris Sutton says Florian Wirtz’s problem is he is not Marouane Fellaini

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