Wirtz makes Xhaka and Mukiele point before Sunderland v Liverpool

Florian Wirtz has made it clear that Liverpool’s focus at Sunderland tonight is simple, regardless of any personal reunions along the way.

The 22-year-old German playmaker will return to familiar faces at the Stadium of Light in a fixture that comes quickly after the late defeat to Manchester City at Anfield.

Results elsewhere have at least kept the table tight around us, but there is no hiding from the fact that Arne Slot’s side need points, and we need them fast.

Wirtz, speaking via Liverpoolfc.com...