Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing verdict on Florian Wirtz after Liverpool's German playmaker endured what the pundit described as "one of the worst" first-half showings he's witnessed, in a Premier League clash away at Bournemouth.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher pulled no punches, saying "it's just nothing" of Wirtz's contribution, adding that "nothing is happening there at all" as the £100m-plus signing struggled to make any meaningful impact on proceedings.
The damning assessment comes at an awkward time for Liverpool, who face a brutal run of fixtures after the international break — Manchester City, Arsenal, Brentford and Brighton await in quick succession. According to Carragher, Wirtz's current form is such that he shouldn't even be considered for selection against Pep Guardiola's City, one of the toughest tests on that upcoming schedule.
The comments will pile further pressure on Wirtz, whose move to Anfield was one of the summer's marquee deals, as Liverpool boss Arne Slot weighs up team selection for a demanding stretch that could shape the club's season.