Arne Slot spoke to the press ahead of Sunday’s match against Manchester City, who currently sit six points behind league leaders Arenal. Slot faced some questions about Florian Wirtz’s recent showings, as the German has been central to Liverpool’s efforts.
“It’s always credit to the player because he has to do the work, not only on the pitch but also in the gym,” Slot said. “Then as a manager, even if he is maybe physically struggling a little bit at the start, you need to keep on playing him because that’s the only way players can improve. He is an example of that, I have many of them this season.”
Slot’s persistence has certainly paid off, though even from the outset it was clear Liverpool had someone special.
“From the start he was special on the ball,” Slot reminded us. “Maybe now he has a better connection with his team-mates because they’ve played more together. Off the ball, I see the biggest improvement with him and that combination makes you ready for the Premier League because it is about both.”
He has certainly been key to the best of Liverpool’s form this season, and will be crucial against Manchester City.
