Arne Slot says Florian Wirtz has exceeded Liverpool ’s high expectations so far, but says his “biggest strength” outweighs his ability on the ball. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder signed from Bayer Leverkusen this summer in a deal which could reach a British transfer record £116million.

Liverpool dramatically beat Bournemouth at Anfield to kick off the new Premier League season, but the game left Arne Slot with a major tactical question to answer

Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool earlier this summer despite interest from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Man City.