The short answer
Florian Wirtz is becoming one of Liverpool's most interesting mid-priced FPL options.
He costs £7.5m, and official FPL pre-season analysis says Andoni Iraola has indicated the German will be a key No.10.
Wirtz has also scored in pre-season matches against Leeds and Monaco.
That combination of central role, price and team quality deserves attention.
Why the No.10 role matters
A central attacking midfielder behind the striker can collect:
- Goals from box arrivals
- Assists through final passes
- Bonus from key involvement
- Clean-sheet points as a midfielder
- Potential set-piece involvement
This is a more attractive FPL position than playing deep in midfield.
What pre-season has shown
| Evidence | FPL meaning |
|---|---|
| No.10 role discussed by Iraola | Central attacking involvement |
| Goal against Leeds | Early finishing evidence |
| Goal against Monaco | Continued pre-season return |
| Liverpool attack in transition | Opportunity but also uncertainty |
Wirtz versus other Liverpool midfielders
| Player type | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Wirtz | Central creative role at £7.5m |
| Szoboszlai | Proven PL output and set-piece potential |
| Wide attacker | Higher direct goal threat |
| Deep midfielder | More defensive-contribution route |
The best Liverpool midfielder may depend on penalties and set pieces, which should be rechecked before GW1.
The Salah effect
Liverpool no longer have Mohamed Salah.
That means goals, assists, penalties and final-third touches must be redistributed across the team.
Wirtz does not automatically inherit Salah's points, but a key No.10 can benefit from the creative responsibility.
FPL risks
- New tactical system under Iraola
- Competition for attacking positions
- Possible early substitutions
- Set-piece hierarchy not fully settled
- Liverpool have several new and returning players
Who should buy?
Consider Wirtz if you want a Liverpool attacker below premium price and his final friendly confirms the No.10 role.
Wait if you prefer established penalties or 90-minute security.
OneFPL verdict
Wirtz is a strong £7.5m watchlist midfielder.
The No.10 role is the real reason to like him. Pre-season goals support the case but should not be the whole case.
Compare him with other midfielders in the OneFPL Player Lab and check Liverpool's schedule in Fixtures.
Internal reading
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
