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Arne Slot does not need more evidence, he surely now knows Florian Wirtz's best position - opinion

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Arne Slot has to realise that Florian Wirtz is suited to one position at Liverpool — and quite suited at that. Wirtz somewhat lacks the versatility to play across the front line, and that’s okay.



Florian Wirtz’s needs to play exclusively as a central number 10Wirtz has 13 goal involvements in his debut season at Liverpool, nine of which came from the central attacking midfield role. Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty ImagesThere have been reasons for switching his role, mostly due to injuries, but it’s clear that his best work is done as the hub of the attack.

It’s on Slot to figure out how best to surround him, but he’s not the Swiss army knife type. Wirtz behind Hugo Ekitike and Alexander IsakSalah is edging towards a Liverpool exit, and the winger search has so far proved difficult.