Speaking at a press conference today, Thursday, Slot was asked to reflect on Wirtz's journey from those difficult early months to his current status as an Anfield hero. The Liverpool boss was quick to credit the player’s personal accountability, revealing that the transformation was fuelled by extra hours behind the scenes.
"First and foremost, credit to the player because he has to do the work," Slot told reporters. "Not only on the pitch but also in the gym. Then as a manager, even if he is struggling a little bit at the start, you have to keep playing him because that is the only way he can improve. He is an example of that."
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