Jurgen Klopp tells Liverpool the blueprint for getting the best from Florian Wirtz

Germany manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed his preferred position for Florian Wirtz to achieve his best performance. Wirtz, the 23-year-old German international, has made a strong impression during the international break after working with Klopp for the first time. The youngster scored in a 2-0 victory over Serbia and captained Germany during a goalless draw against Greece.

Despite mixed results at his club, Liverpool, Wirtz has been praised for his impact in international football. Klopp believes Wirtz is most valuable when he is free to drift into half-spaces between lines. "We have to see: Where is he most valuable to us? And that is safe in the half-rooms," Klopp stated. While Wirtz can also play on the wing, particularly in a 4-3-3 formation, his comfort zone lies in the half-rooms.

Klopp mentioned that Wirtz's ability to stand on the side and react immediately, having been positioned in a half-left space, made him particularly effective during Germany's recent draw with Greece. This position allowed Wirtz to be in the center of the action, which, according to Klopp, is where he belongs. His club form has been scrutinized this season due to limited impact in Premier League games, but Klopp sees great potential in Wirtz when given the opportunity to operate in his preferred space.