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Manchester City icon Sergio Aguero has thrown his support behind Florian Wirtz - predicting that the struggling Liverpool midfielder will become "vital" for the Reds. The 22-year-old Germany international has had a challenging start at Anfield following his £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen in June.

Despite making 16 appearances for Arne Slot's champions, Wirtz has yet to find the back of the net. Although he has provided three assists - two in the Champions League and one in the FA Cup - his inconsistent performances have not secured him a regular place in their starting XI, with Slot often swapping between him and Cody Gakpo.

However, former City striker Aguero is confident that it's only a matter of time before Wirtz hits his stride and becomes a key figure

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