Carragher urges Iraola to drop Wirtz after Liverpool flop produces another disappointing display vs Man City
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has publicly criticized Florian Wirtz's performance following Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Manchester City. Carragher suggests that manager Andoni Iraola should drop Wirtz from the starting lineup to improve team balance.
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Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola should drop Florian Wirtz from the starting line-up after another disappointing performance in their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
The Reds welcomed the visitors to Anfield hoping to build momentum, but Iraola's side were comfortably beaten by the FA Cup champions despite showing some fight during the contest.
Wirtz has endured a difficult start to life at Anfield following his big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen, with the German playmaker struggling to deliver the performances expected of him.
He enjoyed a more encouraging international break, impressing for Germany under Jurgen Klopp .
However, Carragher believes his recent displays for Liverpool have not been good enough to justify his continued inclusion.
Speaking after the defeat to City, the former Liverpool defender argued that Wirtz has received enough opportunities to establish himself and must now make way .
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