Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has leapt to the defence of 23-year-old attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz amid mounting scrutiny. Despite a slow start to the current campaign, the playmaker responded brilliantly by creating nine chances against Brentford, prompting his boss to demand more balanced coverage of the €125 million signing's performances.
Aston Villa midfielder Johan Manzambi has firmly decided against a transfer away from the club despite attracting heavy interest from European giants Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The highly-rated 21-year-old is enjoying a phenomenal debut season in the Premier League but feels remaining under Unai Emery is the best step for his ongoing development.
Audace Cerignola
