Gary Neville urges Wirtz and Isak to improve for Liverpool
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Gary Neville has called for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to enhance their performances after a disappointing year for Liverpool's high-profile signings. The players, who together cost over £200 million, have not met expectations since joining. Neville expressed faith that they can still turn things around in their Premier League campaign, despite being labeled as the team's biggest disappointments. Liverpool anticipates crucial improvements from both players as they progress through the season.
- •Gary Neville criticizes the performances of Wirtz and Isak.
- •The pair cost Liverpool over £200 million.
- •Neville remains optimistic about their potential.
- •Liverpool seeks improvement as the season unfolds.
"Gary Neville called on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to improve after a year of "being kind to" Liverpool's £200m+ duo, but said he had faith the pair would come good despite being their "biggest disappointments" at Newcastle.
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