Liverpool’s season has taken an unexpectedly disappointing turn, despite a busy summer that saw them bring in several high-profile and highly-rated signings.
Florian Wirtz has been the biggest let-down so far. Since his blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen, the German star has yet to register a single goal or assist in the Premier League. His struggles have now come under scrutiny in a new report from Sport Bild, cited by Sport Witness.
According to the report, Wirtz is finding it difficult to thrive alongside Mohamed Salah. Stats indicate that the Egyptian forward rarely passes to his new teammate, raising questions about the chemistry between the pair. Salah himself has been far from his best this season, and Sport Bild also claims his attitude has been a talking point behind the scenes at Anfield.
This isn’t the first time tension around Salah’s link-up play has been mentioned. The Daily Mirror once reported that Salah and Sadio Mane clashed after Salah failed to pass to him in a promising situation.
Despite this, Salah remains a world-class performer for Liverpool, so the fanbase won’t turn on him easily. Still, if his approach is holding Wirtz back, Arne Slot will need to address the issue quickly.
Wirtz isn’t the only summer signing failing to make an impact. Alexander Isak has struggled with fitness problems and has only one goal to his name. He’s missed several matches and hasn’t looked fully sharp when available. Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have also been underwhelming, leaving Hugo Ekitike as the lone bright spot so far.
To make matters worse, key players such as Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo are also performing below their usual standards, contributing to the team’s overall decline.
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