# Wirtz and Liverpool Struggle with Tight Defences

> Liverpool and Florian Wirtz face challenges against tight defences in Premier League.
- Title: Wirtz and Liverpool Struggle with Tight Defences | Shortify
- Summary: Liverpool and Florian Wirtz face challenges against tight defences in Premier League. Liverpool's low big chance creation and Wirtz's lack of big chances…
- Keywords: florian wirtz, liverpool, premier league, big chances, arsenal, anfield, sports, Wirtz, Struggle, Tight, Defences, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/02/florian-wirtz-andoni-iraola-liverpool-tight-defences-arsenal-anfield
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: florian wirtz, liverpool, premier league, big chances, arsenal, anfield, sports
## Liverpool's Big Chance Struggle
Liverpool created only one big chance in the Premier League 2026-27 season despite 52 touches in the penalty area.
## Wirtz's Big Chance Deficit
Florian Wirtz created five big chances in his debut campaign, trailing Salah, Gakpo, and Szoboszlai in the league.
## Liverpool's Defensive Pressure
Liverpool conceded first in five of their eight matches, rarely holding two-goal leads against strong opposition.
## Arsenal's Restrictive Play
Arsenal restricted Liverpool's quality of chances despite them getting repeatedly within range of their goal.
## Opta Data Insights
Liverpool have 12 big chances in the Champions League in three games, but their league performance shows poor big chance creation.
## Iraola's Strategy
Head coach Iraola emphasized facing low blocks to control games and reduce chances, but Liverpool's big chance rate remains low.
## Key takeaway

Liverpool's low big chance creation and Wirtz's lack of big chances hinder their attacking effectiveness.