Florian Wirtz is yet to produce his best form for Liverpool, but the German has hinted what needs to happen for that to change. The playmaker is yet to return a goal contribution in the Premier League since joining the Reds in an £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

As a result, he has been the subject of intense scrutiny with a plethora of pundits piling in to have their say on his performances.

With the reigning Premier League champions also not at their best, having lost their last three matches prior to the October international break, critiques have only grown.

Arne Slot’s usage of the 22-year-old has also prompted much debate, though the wider footballing community are not in agreement when it comes to discussing where Wirtz should play.

The midfielder has primarily played...