I don´t really know how to describe him yet but I think we have a generational talent on our hands, he doesn´t really remind me of De Bruyne even if I kind a hope that Wirtz will live up to his legacy but rather David Silva on steroids.
I actually believe he can be delivering around 20 goals and 20 assists from a deeper position, he is that good on the ball, everyone else in our midfield is playing backup to him as of now.
I do believe we need another midfielder in to bring the absolute best out of Wirtz, cause I remain convinced that his best position is as a number 10 in midfield with two capable player backing him up and clearing up.
He is better than both Szoboszlai and Mac Allister going forward, way better, he reminds me of Bobby sometimes, that extra vision to open up space and bring others into play.
I want another industrial player behind him, a non stop worker that can physically dominate that space in front of our defense with Gravy. Two defensive midfielders backing him up, players with the ability to pass the ball and hold onto it under pressure.
Szoboszlai is asking for a new contract but the club might chose to sell him or Mac Allister to make space for a more defensive midfielder in the summer. The reason why I think one of them will be sold is because they also operate best as a number 10. Szoboszlai is also willing to work anywhere for the team and I hope he will not lose out because of that but I genuinely believe that either one of them will leave in the summer.
Cause Wirtz will be the focal point of the midfield when we are full strength. I hope it´s the midfield rather than the forward line as I think we will score more goals with him in midfield, the whole team will score more goals.
We still have not fielded our strongest team this season, which I would argue should look like this.
Alison, Robbo, Van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Gravy, Wirtz, Ekitike, Isak and Salah. With a bench of Gakpo, Mac, Jones, Kerkez etc. That´s a strong enough team to win the Champions League I reckon, with good options from the bench.
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