Former player Wesley Sneijder also weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Wirtz needs time to adapt to his new surroundings. Sneijder noted that players from Germany and the Netherlands often struggle to adjust to playing in different countries, and that Wirtz was likely feeling comfortable in his previous role in Germany.

Wirtz's manager, Arne Slot, has been trying to get the best out of him, and playing him in a wider position may be the answer. As the team prepares to face Manchester City on Sunday, Slot and Wirtz's father will be hoping to see him at his best.