Florian Wirtz’s standout season — 16 goals and 14 assists in 45 games — justified his iconic No.10 shirt at Bayer Leverkusen. But now, with a blockbuster move to Liverpool secured, the same number might become a topic of tension at Anfield.

While Wirtz has dismissed concerns over the No.10 shirt, former pro Tony Cascarino believes the issue might not be so simple for Liverpool to ignore. Speaking to talkSPORT (21 June), Cascarino questioned whether the German playmaker would be happy without his signature number:

> “Will he push for the No.10? Mac Allister has it, and that number means a lot in Argentina. He might not give it up easily — could be a bit of friction there.”



Cascarino reflected on his own experience, saying shirt numbers never meant much to him personally, but acknowledged that some players view their number as part of their identity.


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🔄 Big Changes Ahead Under Arne Slot

With the arrival of Wirtz, along with Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi, it’s clear that manager Arne Slot is wasting no time in reshaping Liverpool’s squad. After lifting the Premier League title in his debut campaign, Slot is already working on refining the squad to go even further next season.

However, early exits from the Champions League and FA Cup — along with a narrow Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle — left fans craving more. As more players come in, others must depart to maintain balance.

According to reports (Liverpool News 247, 20 June), Andy Robertson could be on his way to Atletico Madrid, potentially for PSR-related reasons, especially as the Reds close in on Milos Kerkez. Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota may also be on the chopping block, with Ibrahima Konaté, Luis Díaz, and Kostas Tsimikas all rumoured to be considering moves elsewhere.


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🧠 Klopp’s Legacy Gives Way to Slot’s Vision

As Slot begins to reshape the team in his own image, fans should expect a very different starting XI than what they saw during Jürgen Klopp’s era. With high-profile departures and fresh arrivals, Liverpool is heading into a bold new chapter — one filled with big decisions, big talent, and, perhaps, some big egos clashing over shirt numbers.