Liverpool veteran Pennant was interviewed. He believed that Slott should not rush to return Wirtz to the starting lineup.
Pennant said: "I think because Liverpool was in a trough and suffered a losing streak, they obviously need to return to the basics first, and then let Wirtz gradually integrate. This is a new country, a new league, with a faster pace, more physical confrontation, higher physical requirements, and less time to handle the ball. This is a completely different experience for him "
"Many players will find it very difficult when they first come to the Premier League, and sometimes they even need to adapt for a season, but I think Liverpool needs to rebuild the foundation first, and Wirtz will definitely integrate into the system. "
"They just need to get back on the winning track, and when he comes on, the team can keep a clean sheet and restart the winning streak. He will definitely lock in a place, because his strength is unquestionable."
When talking about Robertson's replacement of Kyle Katz to win back the main position, Pennant said: "With him on the defensive line, the team cohesion can be maintained. This group of players has played together for many years and won the league championship together. Therefore, in my opinion, the current adjustment is only a temporary measure. . It's like stopping the bleeding and returning to a familiar and effective system. "
"This is not the ultimate goal. When the team regains its confidence and achieves consecutive results or even repeats its zero-block performance, we will gradually adjust the tactics and gradually integrate other players such as Kyle Ketz. "