Overview
- Speaking on ESPN, Burley called the €125 million signing "a bit of a waste" so far and criticized his lack of conviction in the final third.
- He argued Liverpool should move Wirtz on if the 22-year-old cannot replicate his Leverkusen-level influence as a number 10.
- Wirtz has been deployed mainly on the left wing in recent weeks after early-season trials in his preferred central role under Arne Slot.
- German outlets reported he struggled in the 0–1 Champions League round-of-16 first leg against Galatasaray during an inconsistent debut campaign.
- Liverpool have issued no indication of a transfer decision as media scrutiny focuses on his form and tactical fit.