14 Jun 2026 18:18:33
Wirtz running this game proves Slot was a fraud. Unlucky for some like Florian.
14 Jun 2026 18:44:45
Grow up.
14 Jun 2026 18:50:20
I'm watching him and he's playing the same as he did for us. I would hardly say he's running the game.
14 Jun 2026 19:36:09
Against the mighty Curacao.
14 Jun 2026 19:42:23
? Is he? Against the mighty Curacao. ?⚽️☺✌
14 Jun 2026 19:57:00
Wirtz is playing well and did so in his last game too. Personally think he is better on the left with a bit of license to roam, I know people want him in the 10 position but he just hasn't looked convincing there. Wirtz on left with a pacey RW would work a treat with a solid 3 behind in midfield.
14 Jun 2026 20:13:39
Good to see fans support our player and not run him down because of the opposition.
YNWA.
14 Jun 2026 20:34:26
I'm certainly not running him down, SR, I'm merely saying he pretty much performed the way he did for most of the season, in my opinion.
14 Jun 2026 20:43:46
It's strange, no matter what the situation, we can always bring it back to us last season and Slot.
I was a true Slot outer from November, but he has gone now, so I think all players should start from a clean sheet.
I was totally shocked how bad Frimpong was last season, but for me he is a new signing this season.
Slot has gone, so if the same players are as bad as last season, then we can say it was not Slot but the players.
So let's hope all our players playing in the World Cup play well and come back full of confidence.
14 Jun 2026 20:56:05
Rome, not sure what you're watching re: Wirtz compared to last season in this game. None of what Germany is doing now as in, quick ball movement, pace on the flanks, overlaps from fullbacks, keeping the oppo. penned in (Curacao be damned), incisive passing, movement ahead of the ball carrier, etc., was NOT what Slot deployed in his system last season, esp. where the players aren't even allowed to run, let alone dare try to execute any of the above.
So if all the above is the case (which it is), then, where in the football did you get the idea that Wirtz was just "playing the same way he was playing with us last season"? Slot's system last season did NOT involve a damn thing that Germany actually does with Wirtz in the team, quite frankly. Please, do tell. I'm curious.
14 Jun 2026 20:58:07
In a free role off the left, you say? But some people want to waste 80m on Barcola to play Wirtz in the 10 with Szoboszlai in the pivot, smh.
Clear as day, the best balance to our team is Wirtz on the left, and Szobo in a midfield 3 with Grav / Jones and a proper DM with them.
14 Jun 2026 21:03:57
Run a game? Couldn't run a bath.
14 Jun 2026 21:05:50
They're a really poor team, so not a match to judge a player on. In the prem, power and pace in wide players is useful, he's a clever player but doesn't possess much of either. He looks more suited to playing more centrally as a 10.
14 Jun 2026 21:08:34
I stand by what I say, Oli. He had some decent games for us and he had a decent game this afternoon. We're not discussing how Germany played, I've no interest. I'm saying he didn't run the show. I'd hope he performs better for us next season.
14 Jun 2026 21:50:02
Thought he was really good today for the 1st half hour. The assist today was what's good about him. Don't forget, WD40, that I am actually an LFC fan and want him to succeed. But if you're over the moon with his whole display today, fine. Me personally, I thought he drifted out of it as the game went on. He needs to do better.
14 Jun 2026 22:38:31
"We are not discussing how Germany played".
Rome, you're not making any sense here. You literally compared the way Wirtz played today in a game (for Germany at the WC) with the way he played for us last season. Suddenly, we are not talking about the way Germany played?
Also, I never said he ran the show vs Curacao in my post either so again, not sure what you are talking about here, once again. Either way, I'll think leave it here because you seem very confused.
14 Jun 2026 23:18:18
Typical Slot apologists out in defence with nothing to actually defend; if they were clutching at straws before, I have no idea what they're grasping onto now. He was rubbish, he's gone, get over it. Wirtz has essentially maintained a high level of performance for Germany despite looking poor whilst at Liverpool, same goes for most of our international players. It absolutely does highlight Slot's shortcomings, no doubt about it. I wouldn't bring it up as a talking point myself because he's long gone in my mind, but the apologists really need to get over it.
People will continue to make these sort of comments now and then, just like Rodgers or Hodgson; however, past their due date they may seem, they are correct. No need to get 'butthurt'.
Wirtz does not play well from the LW. We know this for a fact: it doesn't suit him at all, he has precisely none of the attributes you need for a player in that position. He plays best as a left sided 10, he will play well as a 10 under a proper manager.
14 Jun 2026 23:18:53
Oli, not for the first time you're pi**ing me off. All I'm saying is regards to how Wirtz played as an individual. Once again, I couldn't care less how Germany played.
I didn't say that you said Wirtz ran the show. I said that, regards to the original post, WD40, who did say that.
And for the record, I'm not confused.
14 Jun 2026 23:20:52
Florian was once again on the periphery for the majority of the game today. Why do people feel this huge need to justify his performances. I can only go by what I see in a red shirt, and from what I see he's a decent player, nothing more.
Hopefully he proves me wrong. So far he's not a Zola or Silva, he's a Luis Garcia or Benton.
15 Jun 2026 00:20:39
"He's a Luis Garcia or Benton" ? Now I understand why you thought Slot was a good manager.
15 Jun 2026 00:56:51
Andoni will get a tune out of him.
15 Jun 2026 00:57:12
Chewy if you think he's anymore than that so far in a LFC shirt that's grand.shows what you know.now I've said already I hope you prove me wrong but I don't think he will.Chelsea thought Nkunku and Havertz were the second coming and they weren't.you talk to people as if they are idiots and your all knowing.on wirtz I will not be wrong, as much as I'd like to be.
15 Jun 2026 09:17:03
I have to agree with you, Rome, I thought Wirtz was exactly the same as he was for us, some nice touches and passes but also defo not running the show, I am yet to be convinced he can do it for us but we will see this season.