Liverpool lost 0-3 to Manchester City at home in the Premier League on Sunday. After the game, German international Florian Wirtz once again became the focus of public opinion. Liverpool's legendary forward Gary Cahill was merciless about Wirtz's performance on the TV show, bluntly saying that he was "short in stature and lacks power in shooting" and questioned his poor pass at corner kicks. On the contrary, former Red Army player Steven Sturges believed that Wirtz's poor performance was mainly due to improper positioning, pointing out that his "10 and a half" in Liverpool was not the most suitable position.
Gallia stressed that teams should not be too harsh on the player, who is worth around £100m, and believes Wirtz is better suited to play on the left, as he plays on the side he plays for the German national team. Steur believes that Liverpool currently lacks right-wing players, and Ange M'Bamba on the left is what the team needs. He recognizes Ange M'Bamba's style and believes that he is one of the team's most important English players. The views of the two seniors are in sharp contrast. The former advocates finding a more suitable position for Wirtz, while the latter emphasizes the balance of the team's overall lineup.
Manchester City quickly opened the score in the second half with goals from Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. Ryan Gravenberch was ejected due to two yellow cards, which became the turning point in Manchester City's 3-0 victory. Liverpool once had the advantage in the first half, but failed to seize the opportunity and were eventually suppressed by Manchester City. After the game, Liverpool coach Ira O'Neal expressed dissatisfaction with Gaffenby's red card and believed that the referee's penalty was too harsh.
Behind Manchester City's victory, Liverpool also had a number of absences from their squad. In addition to the absence of Ish and Gabo, the main midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai failed to play due to a thigh injury, and the team leader had to use Víctor Muñoz as a substitute. Liverpool's defense and midfield were relatively weak against Manchester City, causing the team to make many mistakes during the game.
After the game, Manchester City fans carried inflatable bananas on the pitch to express their support for the team, echoing a tradition from the 1980s. At the same time, Liverpool players' dissatisfaction with the team's performance after the game also sparked discussion among fans. The team will continue to look for stability in the upcoming Premier League schedule and make further decisions on lineup adjustments.