Florian Wirtz, a 22-year-old midfielder, moved to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in a record-breaking £116 million deal this summer. Despite his high price tag, Wirtz has yet to make a significant impact in the Premier League, playing six games without scoring or assisting a goal.
Wirtz had a successful season with Leverkusen, scoring 16 goals and providing 15 assists, but has struggled to find his footing under new manager Arne Slot. Slot is trying to help Wirtz reach his potential, but it has been a slow start.
In an interview, Dalglish shared his insights on how Wirtz can begin to make a stronger contribution to the team. He emphasized the importance of Wirtz continuing to develop his skills, particularly his ability to control the ball in tight spaces.
Dalglish believes that once Wirtz finds a connection with his teammates, he will be able to unlock his full potential. He recalled his own training experiences with fellow player Ian Rush, where they would use simple strategies to create scoring opportunities.
Dalglish advised Wirtz to look for spaces on the field and use his vision to find teammates with better scoring opportunities. He believes that with time and practice, Wirtz will become a valuable asset to the team.
Wirtz is expected to feature in Liverpool's upcoming match against Chelsea, but manager Slot may consider benching him after a disappointing performance against Galatasaray.