Wirtz, a €125 million signing, has played 9 matches without scoring and provided 1 assist; Liverpool must revive the "Maybach" duo to save themselves.

During the second round of the Champions League group stage, Liverpool unexpectedly lost 0-1 on the road to Galatasaray. In this game, Wirtz, Liverpool’s €125 million major signing this summer, was in the starting lineup for 90 minutes but once again looked lackluster.He had 3 shots with only 1 on target, completed just 1 out of 4 dribbles, touched the ball 57 times, made 2 key passes, achieved an 82% pass accuracy, executed 1 tackle, and won only 5 out of 13 duels.His performance was mediocre at best, resembling the level of a player worth less than €30 million rather than a €125 million signing.

At 22 years old, Wirtz has appeared 9 times for Liverpool across all competitions, including 6 Premier League matches with no goals or assists, 2 Champions League games also without goals or assists, and just one assist in the Community Shield. In total, he has played 689 minutes, scoring 0 goals and providing 1 assist, a surprisingly underwhelming record for such a high-profile attacking midfielder signing.

After losing to Galatasaray in the Champions League, Liverpool has now suffered two consecutive defeats across all competitions. With Klopp’s tactics losing their finishing touch, the situation looks bleak. How can Liverpool recover? They need to bench new signing Wirtz and reactivate the "Maybach" midfield trio by returning McAllister to the attacking midfield role and pairing Szoboszlai with Gravenberch as double defensive midfielders. Accelerating the tempo and relying on quick counterattacks remain Liverpool’s strongest strategies. Sterling, Klopp’s legacy at Liverpool, must be retained; otherwise, the team risks ending the season empty-handed.