I'm very definitely in a minority, but I think he's been decent. He's worked hard, tidy on the ball, keeps it ticking and created chances. Not his fault others aren't finishing those chances, nor is it his fault he's not being passed the ball for an easy goal.
He's quite young as well so a combination of new league, price tag (which a lot of players may feel they need to live up to so they take longer to just play their own game) and, as yet, still unfamiliar teammates and system. I really like him. I think once he hits his stride, there'll be no stopping him.
One of the issues is that the 10 role in this liverpool side is vastly different to his 10 role at Leverkusen where he had much more of a free role. You could see he was working hard but doesn't have the fitness levels of Szoboszlai At least Slot has started playing him on the left which makes a bit more sense in terms of his skillset.
I genuinely think he hasn't been as good as Carvalho, who is the same type of player, but obviously not as talented. We've tried several of this type of player over the years, but only Coutinho stands out as being a success. But you see City with Silva, David, and Bernardo, and you can see how this could work. He needs to develop an attitude though - Bernardo Silva is a nardy bastard, and it serves him well.
He's played well in the European games (except Galatasaray - and he wasn't the only one that night), but in the Prem games he's been middling, at best. As said, I don't think there's anything Bernaldo Silva does that he can't - even Modric. But he's got to get nasty, in my book. I wish we had a Tommy Smith in the team. Virgil is a great leader, but I think someone like Robbo should take him under his wing and show him the dark arts. Pity Mane has gone as well.
I think Wirtz is more the type of player that's been described as 'if he played in snow he wouldn't leave footprints'. He's built for stealth, not aggression.
I agree he’s been decent, if a little lightweight, getting knocked off the ball a little to easily for the level of football…..though I think he’s improved on that aspect recently too.
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Brilliant for Robbo and Scotland. Hope he stays fit and gets a chance to lead his country out at a WC.
Some amazing goals from Scotland last night. Great entertainment! The WC will be better for it to have Scotland there!
Just came here to say this. Proves that some of the players are still struggling with it too, made me a bit emotional watching it tbh
