Liverpool's New Star: Wirtz's Flair to Fill Alexander-Arnold's Void, Says Slot
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Liverpool's manager Arne Slot is confident that the creativity of new signing Florian Wirtz can compensate for the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid. Wirtz, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen, showcased his skills in a pre-season match against Athletic Bilbao. Slot praised Wirtz's ability to bring creativity to the final third, as Liverpool prepares for the upcoming Premier League season and the Community Shield against Crystal Palace.
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Florian Wirtz's signing is seen as a way to offset the creativity lost with Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid.
Wirtz made his debut for Liverpool in a pre-season match against Athletic Bilbao, contributing to a 3-2 victory.
Manager Arne Slot highlighted Wirtz's creativity in the final third and his ability to pick out runners, similar to Alexander-Arnold's style but from a different position.
Liverpool are preparing for the new Premier League season and will face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.
Slot emphasized the need to strengthen the squad amidst active transfer markets from competitors.
