The serious injury and months-long absence of Alexander Isak could not remain without consequences for Florian Wirtz. According to a report, it is already clear: Liverpool FC will act.
The serious injury to Alexander Isak has thrown Liverpool FC’s plans into disarray in the short term. There is suddenly a personnel hole in the attack that the Reds would like to close, according to “Caught Offside”.
In this context, the portal reports that the English champions have already considered two possible replacement candidates for the Swede. These are said to be Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth and Igor Thiago from Brentford FC.
According to the report, the Reds have not yet taken any concrete transfer steps, but the management team is already in agreement that these two snappers could become potential targets on the winter market.
What does the Isak injury mean for Florian Wirtz?
According to “Caught Offside”, the loss of Isak and the simultaneous unavailability of Mo Salah (playing with Egypt in the Africa Cup) could also have direct consequences for Florian Wirtz.
It is said that the German international could be moved further forward by coach Arne Slot in the future and used as a false nine. The belief that this will happen is growing, writes the portal. Alternatively, he could be given “more freedom” between the lines.
Video: This is what Slot says about the Isak shock
Wirtz still has a difficult time with the troubled Merseyside champions. Even after 22 competitive appearances, the highly gifted player is still waiting for his first goal. After all, he recorded his first league assist in the recent 2-1 win against Tottenham.
Considering the high expectations, its capabilities and the exorbitantly high price tag, this is still disappointing so far.