Liverpool's Florian Wirtz struggles continue as team considers changes
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz remains inconsistent nearly 18 months after his £116 million transfer. He has recorded only one assist in this season's seven matches and was substituted in the 66th minute of a recent loss to Manchester City. His performance contrasts sharply with Rayan Cherki, who has significantly outperformed him at Manchester City. Amid injuries to teammates, manager Andoni Iraola may need to consider altering his lineup ahead of an upcoming Champions League match against LASK.
- •Wirtz has only one assist in seven matches this season.
- •He was substituted during a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
- •Liverpool faces LASK in the Champions League next.
- •Rayan Cherki has 16 more goal involvements than Wirtz since their transfers.
- 4:45 PMBBC Football — Liverpool's Wirtz problem - does he need to be dropped?
"More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?
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