Liverpool boss Arne Slot has come to the defence of Florian Wirtz after the German midfielder was left on the bench during last weekend's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa , as reported by SoftFootball .
Slot explained the move was purely down to fatigue and the demanding nature of the Premier League schedule, insisting the young star has already proven his quality.
In his press conference, as quoted by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his verified X handle , Slot explained Wirtz's absence from the starting lineup, saying: