Liverpool fans react to Arne Slot team selection vs. Aston Villa - 'I don't get it'

Arne Slot is facing criticism for his team selection against Aston Villa, after leaving Florian Wirtz out of the starting line-up.

Wirtz has struggled for form since joining the Reds from Bayer Leverkusen for a huge transfer fee during the summer, but many supporters still expected him to line up against Villa at Anfield — particularly after he sat out Wednesday's loss to Crystal Palace.

Alexis Mac Allister, who has struggled for form and fitness in recent months, played 67 minutes of the loss to Palace, but has kept his place in the starting line-up at the expense of Wirtz.

Reacting on social media, one Liverpool fan wrote: "So we rested Wirtz completely on Wednesday and started Mac Allister, who looked rubbish (and has all season). Now we start Mac Allister again today when he clearly needs time out of the team and bench Wirtz . Completely makes sense that."

Another said: "Florian Wirtz benched again for the same midfield that didn’t work against United or Chelsea. I just don’t get it. How is he meant to shine if he can’t get in our starting 11?"

A third simply posted: "Wirtz not starting is outrageous."

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