320 million pounds! Thames: Wirtz is struggling and Slott has a difficult time integrating the new trio.

The Times wrote an analysis that Liverpool coach Slott is facing a "sweet trouble worth 320 million pounds": how to effectively integrate the three new players Isaac, Wirtz and Ekitic into the team.

The root of all this can be traced back to the 2-2 draw with Manchester United at home in January. Slott realized after that game that opponents had begun to use long balls and low defense to break Liverpool's high press, and the team had to evolve tactically.

In response to this change, Liverpool spent huge sums of money in the summer to introduce Isaac (£125 million), Wirtz (£116 million) and Ekitic (£79 million). However, the tactical transformation brought new pains.

Currently, Wirtz has yet to contribute a goal or assist, and Isaac is in poor condition due to a strike from training. The two have been on the court for only 211 minutes together. On the contrary, Ekitic became the team's top scorer, which made Slott's formation even more complicated. Although famous coaches such as Klopp and Nagelsmann have defended Wirtz, his struggles within the team are an indisputable fact.

In addition to the problem of running in new players, the team's defense is also worrying. Liverpool's right wing has become a key attacking area for opponents. Salah's habit of not returning to defense makes the defense on this side more vulnerable. The team has only 2 clean sheets in the past 16 games.

This weekend, the team will once again face its old rival Manchester United. In the context of the recent three-game losing streak, Slott must find the answer to this expensive offensive line problem as soon as possible. The good news is that core players such as McAllister, Salah and Gakpo have performed well during the international break, which may bring a turnaround for the team.