Iraola backs Wirtz to silence critics at Liverpool

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola insists Florian Wirtz is delivering more than his numbers suggest.

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What happened. Andoni Iraola has publicly defended Florian Wirtz, saying the Liverpool playmaker is performing better than his statistics show. Wirtz has started all four games under the new manager but has registered just one assist.

• Wirtz joined Liverpool in a £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen.
• He covered more distance than any other player against Atletico Madrid.
• Iraola has made him his starting No.10 behind a rotating front three.

“Florian Wirtz is playing better than his numbers show”

— Andoni Iraola

Wirtz will aim to add goals and assists as Liverpool's new-look attack settles under Iraola.

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