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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has jumped to the defence of Florian Wirtz following a scathing assessment from club legend Jamie Carragher. Despite a difficult afternoon at the Vitality Stadium, the Reds boss insists his marquee summer signing played a vital role in securing a hard-fought victory.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lauded the rapid development of Jeremy Jacquet after the young defender played a pivotal role in the Reds' narrow 1-0 win over Bournemouth. The 21-year-old’s commanding display capped off a dream week that also saw him receive his maiden senior call-up to the French national team.

Jamie Carragher has launched a stinging critique of Florian Wirtz following Liverpool's recent outing against Bournemouth, suggesting the German international is failing to meet the lofty expectations set by his hefty price tag. The former Reds defender turned pundit expressed deep concerns over the playmaker's impact at Anfield, claiming that his current level of performance is simply not enough for a side chasing major silverware.