Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaks after his side's win at West Ham United (Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Arne Slot admitted he went against the advice of his performance staff regarding Florian Wirtz as the Liverpool playmaker starred in a 2-0 win over West Ham United. The Germany international had missed the last two games with an injury after returning from the break with an issue.

But he was restored to the team at the London Stadium as goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo sealed a vital victory for the Premier League champions.

Wirtz arguably turned in his best display in the Premier League so far since his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer as he played in an advanced midfield role that also saw Dominik Szoboszlai , Ryan Gravenberch an

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