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Merson: I'm worried for Liverpool - how long can they wait for Wirtz?

Paul Merson has voiced serious apprehension regarding Liverpool following their recent goalless stalemate against Fulham at Anfield. That outcome marked three draws in the club's first four league fixtures, leaving them situated in seventh place on the table.

The pundit questioned whether manager Andoni Iraola is finding the step up from Bournemouth more demanding than anticipated, urging the coach to adopt a more expansive approach while pointing out how far Manchester City and Arsenal have pulled away from the chasing pack.

Merson also directed scrutiny toward high-profile acquisitions Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, questioning if Liverpool can afford patience with Wirtz and wondering whether Barcola possesses sufficient guile beyond mere pace. Ahead of the international break, Iraola's squad prepares to meet a struggling Tottenham Hotspur outfit in a Tuesday Carabao Cup fixture prior to taking on the manager's former side Bournemouth, while Merson further reflected on Tottenham's woes, Aston Villa's relegation viability, and the standard set by league leaders Arsenal.