# Liverpool's Wirtz dilemma: should the midfielder be dropped?

BBC Sport examines whether Liverpool should drop Florian Wirtz, the German midfielder signed in a big-money move, amid questions over his form and fit in the side. The debate reflects wider pressure on Liverpool's attacking setup and the challenge of integrating a marquee signing mid-season.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvglw07rx6jeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:45:59 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9j34rke27zjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:07:40 GMT