Football NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 14 Sept 2026
Merson Worries for Liverpool After Fulham Draw
Paul Merson has raised concerns about Liverpool's slow start and the form of Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool
team
League position
7th
Recent result
0-0 vs Fulham
Draws in 4
3
Next match
Carabao Cup vs Tottenham
What happened. Liverpool were held to a third draw in four Premier League games after a 0-0 with Fulham at Anfield, leaving them seventh. Paul Merson expressed worry about the team and questioned how long they can wait for Florian Wirtz to find form.
- Merson called the Fulham result 'very bad' and questioned Iraola's adaptation.
- He also doubted whether Bradley Barcola was the right signing for Liverpool.
- Merson highlighted the growing gulf between Man City, Arsenal and the rest.
“I'm worried for Liverpool at the moment, in a way, because that was a bad result on Saturday.”
— Paul Merson
Liverpool face Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday before hosting Bournemouth, with pressure mounting on their early-season form.
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