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Carragher Challenges Wirtz Role, Calls Adaptation Myth

8/25/2026

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Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports that Florian Wirtz is not a central midfielder.
Carragher said the idea that Premier League players need a year to adapt is a myth.
Carragher claimed Wirtz lacks tenacity and moves without apparent effort.
He suggested Wirtz play as a second striker and cut build-up work to focus on scoring.

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Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports that Florian Wirtz is not a central midfielder.
Carragher said the idea that Premier League players need a year to adapt is a myth.
Carragher claimed Wirtz lacks tenacity and moves without apparent effort.
He suggested Wirtz play as a second striker and cut build-up work to focus on scoring.