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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola urged to make big Florian Wirtz call by Jamie Carragher

  • Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to drop Florian Wirtz following his underwhelming performance during the team's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on Sunday.
  • The German international has struggled to make a significant impact this season, failing to score a single goal across his first six Premier League appearances.
  • Speaking on Sky Sports , Carragher questioned whether Wirtz would ever justify his £100m transfer fee, describing his recent output as well below the standard required to drive a title challenge.
  • Carragher asserted that Wirtz should be left out of the starting lineup for Liverpool's next Premier League fixture against league leaders Manchester City on 11 October.
  • Following an extended three-week international break, Liverpool face a crucial and challenging schedule of matches that includes fixtures against Manchester City, Brentford, Brighton, and Arsenal.

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