Andoni Iraola reveals plan for ‘complete’ Florian Wirtz | OneFootball

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has revealed where he will deploy Florian Wirtz.

Wirtz is primarily an attacking midfielder, but is also capable of playing on either wing, as a striker or in central midfield.

The 23-year-old operated mainly as a no. 10 and on the left flank last season, making 42 out of his 49 appearances across all competitions in the two positions.

Iraola has said that he will deploy Wirtz as an attacking midfielder and hopes to add new dimensions to the German’s game.

“Obviously, [it’s] all the players, honestly, but with Flo, especially, I think we need a very good version of Florian. We know what he can give us,” Iraola told liverpoolfc.com.

“I think he’s also suited to our game model. I see him more probably in that position behind the striker. We know that he has played with Germany more on the left sometimes.

“But I think we’re going to start working with him in that position behind the striker. He’s quite complete as a player. I think we are going to try to add more things to what he already has that is very good and I’ve seen him [in the] first days of training in a good place mentally and I hope he starts well and strong.”

Despite the Germany international’s versatility, his best performances have come in the No. 10 role.

The former Bayer Leverkusen star is renowned for his creativity and excellent decision-making, qualities that make him one of Europe’s best offensive midfielders.

However, Wirtz endured a disappointing debut campaign at Liverpool. He recorded just seven goals and 10 assists, his fewest goal involvements in the last four seasons.

Liverpool will need the German midfielder to rediscover his best form if they are to enjoy a successful 2026/27 campaign.

Wirtz could make his first appearance under Iraola when the Reds face Leeds United in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.