Granit Xhaka has rubbished concerns over Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz as he offered rare insight into the 22-year-old's mentality. Both the Switzerland international and Wirtz enjoyed success together at Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso as they won both the Bundesliga and German Cup.

The Germany international has come under fire in recent weeks after his slow start to life in the Premier League coincided with the defending champions' slump. After signing from Leverkusen for £116million, the spotlight has been on the playmaker and whether he can replicate his formidable form in England's top-flight.

After a run of three straight defeats, two in the Premier League, Liverpool and Premier League icons dissected the Reds and pinpointed Wirtz as an issue, citing a lack of balance with him in the team.

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