Florian Wirtz has become an 'issue' at Liverpool as ex-player makes claim
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However, Saunders feels that Wirtz's tally falls short of compensating for what he considers to be the attacking midfielder's disruption to the balance of Liverpool's midfield.READ MORE: Liverpool sent clear message on Arne Slot future as Lionel Messi and point madeREAD MORE: Liverpool international break injury news as Alexander Isak returns but 5 could miss Man City"I thought when he scored a couple of goals, he'll come good," said the former Wales international. "He's involved in a lot of intricate moves around the box."He still looks a bit lightweight on the pitch, and if you think back to Jurgen Klopp's era, when (Philippe) Coutinho used to play as the third midfielder, Liverpool used to score more goals and let more in."He then got rid of Coutinho and played a midfield of (James) Milner, (Jordan) Henderson, Fabinho or (Gini) Wijnaldum.
They decreased the amount of goals they conceded and scored more.Arne Slot faces a huge couple of weeks(Image: Getty Images)"Wirtz, it's a problem because if you play him on the left, he's not going to run back. He tries, but he cannot stay with his man when you're away from home and struggling."If you play him at number 10, he's got to produce, and he's not really produced.
We can see that he's talented, and fingers crossed he might come good next season."Wirtz will be hoping to play a crucial role as Liverpool faces an important 11-day period beginning with Saturday's FA Cup quarterfinal at Manchester City, followed by a two-legged Champions League last-eight tie against Paris Saint-Germain that brackets a Premier League game at home to Fulham.Speaking to Pariurix.com, Saunders said: "One week can be crucial for Slot."If Liverpool beat PSG, there will be no rumors about Arne Slot leaving. You can call it make it or break it for Arne Slot."One thing I can say for sure, and I hope Arne Slot already knows this, but the Liverpool fans won't accept the way they are playing.