According to Murphy, if Wirtz is to play a significant role in the team as a central midfielder, he should aim to achieve double figures in both assists and goals. This would be considered a success, especially considering Wirtz's past achievements.

Murphy acknowledges that Wirtz has been a bit unlucky, creating several scoring opportunities that haven't been converted. If some of these chances had gone in, the narrative around Wirtz's performance might have been different.

With Liverpool facing Manchester United this weekend, Wirtz has a chance to get on the scoresheet and build momentum, potentially silencing his critics.

Wirtz's performance will be closely watched, and a successful game against Manchester United could help him regain his confidence and prove his value to the team.