Overview
- Wirtz drew high praise from Emile Heskey, who said the playmaker’s significance for Liverpool can be likened to Harry Kane’s.
- Heskey described Wirtz’s game as built on very small, short and precise movements that punish opponents when he is given space.
- He suggested Wirtz would thrive in a freer role and likened his style to Phil Foden and Morgan Rogers.
- The ex-Liverpool forward urged Wirtz to quicken his decision-making and better use his physical strength, noting teammates must read his runs.
- Wirtz’s growing output includes 31 competitive appearances with five goals and seven assists, plus his first Champions League goal in a 6–0 win over Qarabag.