“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH – Liverpool Fans Turn on £80M Star After Awful Burnley Performance Despite Late Win”
Liverpool may have left Turf Moor with three vital Premier League points, but not every player walked away with praise. In fact, the post-match discussions online have been less about the Reds’ late winner and more about the alarming performance of Florian Wirtz, who was handed a starting role by Arne Slot but delivered one of his worst outings in a Liverpool shirt so far.
According to statistical ratings, Wirtz managed just a 5.2 in the match — a brutal score that reflects his lack of influence. Despite the hype surrounding his big-money move to Anfield, the German international was a shadow of himself. His passing was off, his pressing half-hearted, and his final-third decisions questionable at best. Time and again Liverpool tried to build through him, only to see moves collapse with misplaced touches or overhit passes.
Supporters wasted no time venting their frustrations across social media. One furious fan wrote: “Wirtz is slowing us down. For £80M I expect a game-changer, not a passenger. Arne Slot needs to wake up and drop him before he costs us big games.” Another added: “Burnley made him look average. He’s nowhere near the level we were promised.”
The criticism is intensified by the fact that Liverpool have options. With Conor Bradley back from injury, Jeremie Frimpong pushing for more minutes, and Alexander Isak already making an impact since joining, many fans believe Wirtz should be the one to make way. Calls for Arne Slot to rethink his midfield structure are growing louder, especially with high-profile clashes on the horizon.
For now, the three points will keep spirits somewhat high in the red half of Merseyside. But the spotlight remains firmly on Florian Wirtz. Liverpool fans are making it crystal clear: if he doesn’t raise his levels fast, his place in the starting XI could vanish just as quickly as the supporters’ patience.