Daniel Sturridge tells Arne Slot how to fix his Florian Wirtz problem after watching him vs Man United

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Wirtz was used as a false nine at times, but he did not do anything especially damaging in the final third, and Liverpool again looked short of attacking threat.Wirtz is a brilliant footballer, but supporters are starting to ask where he fits best in this Liverpool team. Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images Daniel Sturridge thinks Liverpool need to tailor midfield to Florian WirtzLiverpool signed Wirtz because he can decide matches when the team is built to get him on the ball in dangerous areas.

When he dropped deeper, Liverpool lacked presence ahead of him. When he stayed higher, the service into him was not there.Sturridge believes the issue is connected to the balance of Liverpool’s midfield.After the loss, he said on Sky Sports: “I think the defensive midfield area is something that Liverpool have been missing for years.

I think psychologically we’re already more defensive.”When Liverpool had Fabinho at his best, the players in front of him had a different kind of freedom. Because if you play Wirtz in the 10, the two defenders need to be defensive.”If Liverpool want him to be their creative hub, they have to give him the platform to do so.That may mean playing him as a proper number 10, with two disciplined midfielders behind him.