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Xabi Alonso, Wirtz and Liverpool

‘Expected’—Arne Slot, Xabi Alonso Agree on Florian Wirtz Verdict

Florian Wirtz has come under fire for his slow start at Liverpool, but both Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso agreed the midfielder simply needs “some time to adjust” to a new team and a new league.

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"It's just a matter of time" – Xabi Alonso backs Wirtz to succeed at Liverpool

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Xabi Alonso says he has ‘no doubts’ Florian Wirtz can succeed at Liverpool

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Florian Wirtz transfer confession and why Liverpool beat Real Madrid to his signature

Bayer Leverkusen chief Fernando Carro has opened up on Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool and why he didn't sign for Real Madrid or Bayern Munich instead.

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Liverpool 1 Real Madrid 0: Are Slot’s side back to their best? And what went wrong for Alonso?

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Liverpool v Real Madrid: Team news

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Champions League LIVE SCORES: Liverpool beat Real Madrid, Spurs cruise past Copenhagen, Bayern STUN PSG

Liverpool host Real Madrid in tonight’s standout clash, with Trent Alexander-Arnold set tor an emotional return to Anfield for the first time since leaving for the Spanish capital in the summer.

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Five classic Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League matches

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Liverpool vs Real Madrid live updates: Mac Allister goal wins Champions League match despite Courtois heroics

Despite conceding, Thibaut Courtois was the standout player of the match, making eight saves.

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Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid: Alexis Mac Allister on target against Madrid for second season running as Reds down Los Blancos on Trent Alexander-Arnold homecoming

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Trent Alexander-Arnold and the 10 other stars who have played for Liverpool and Real Madrid

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Arne Slot unlocks Florian Wirtz plan as Liverpool ace repeats Kylian Mbappe trick - 5 talking points

ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL // Crisis? What crisis? After a recent run of six defeats in seven games, Liverpool is, for now at least, back on track, and the Reds made sure Real Madrid and Trent Alexander-Arnold knew it.

Bayer Leverkusen Chief Drops Florian Wirtz, Real Madrid Bombshell

Instead of vying for any of Alonso’s former Bayer Leverkusen players, Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono as they pursue their 16th Champions League title under the leadership of their former player.

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Arne Slot makes Liverpool team-mate comparison in passionate defence of Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz's Liverpool performances have come under scrutiny but Arne Slot has been pleased with what he has seen and reckon one Reds star proves there is no reason to panic

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'A matter of time' - Xabi Alonso backs 'special' Florian Wirtz to silence Liverpool critics & credits ex-Bayer Leverkusen playmaker for helping him secure Real Madrid job

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso says it is just a "matter of time" before Florian Wirtz delivers for Liverpool after a tough start to life at Anfield. The German international swapped Bayer Leverkusen for the Reds in a £116 million deal in the summer but so far he has flattered to deceive for Arne Slot's team.

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Arne Slot’s Florian Wirtz headache lingers despite Liverpool losing streak ending – does benched German need more starts?

Florian Wirtz has been reduced to a bench role at Liverpool and his late cameo against Aston Villa painted a sorry picture of where the big summer signing is at right now - but how does he get back into this team?