Didi Hamann admits he would be disappointed if Florian Wirtz does not reach double figures in goals for Liverpool this season. The 22-year-old has failed to score or assist for Arne Slot's side since his £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

The midfielder's early struggles at Anfield have seen ex-Reds centre-back Jamie Carragher argue that he needs to spend time on the substitutes' bench. However, no Premier League player has created more chances for his team-mates in all competitions this season than the German.

Wirtz will now look to step up for Liverpool when they return to action on Sunday afternoon at home to rivals Manchester United (4:30pm kick-off time).

And former Reds midfielder Hamann has now had his say on what should be expected of his compatriot this season after a difficult start to life on Merseyside.

"If they win the league and he contributes, I’d say he’s done his job," Hamann said, via Grosvenor Casino. "He’s a young player, but age doesn’t really...