Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Neville: Liverpool's £250m duo 'too nice' and must deliver
Gary Neville has slammed Liverpool's record signings Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak for being 'too nice' after a poor display at Newcastle.
F. Wirtz
player
Player
Florian Wirtz
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Alexander Isak
Fees
Wirtz £116m, Isak £125m
Match
2-2 draw at Newcastle
What happened. Gary Neville criticised Liverpool's Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, saying they are 'too nice' and need to show more tenacity after a lacklustre performance in the 2-2 draw at Newcastle.
- Neville wants to 'put a rocket up' Wirtz for his languid style.
- Both players had underwhelming debut seasons as Liverpool finished fifth.
- Wirtz was substituted after 63 minutes against Newcastle.
“I want to put a rocket up him.”
— Gary Neville
Neville warns the duo will face heavy criticism unless they start delivering soon.
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