Gaizka Mendieta believes Liverpool should swap Wirtz for Vini Jr (Image: Getty Images)

Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta believes Liverpool should swap Florian Wirtz for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, believing he would be a huge success at Anfield . Wirtz has endured a testing start at Liverpool following his £116million summer switch from Bayer Leverkusen , failing to register a goal or assist in 11 Premier League outings.

The 23-year-old has sat out the last two matches with a muscle injury but could return to Arne Slot's squad for Sunday's Premier League trip to West Ham. If he does, it's unclear whether he will start with debate and criticism surrounding his performances.

Meanwhile, Mendieta has suggested Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso could h

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