"The pinnacle of competition for professional footballers is Tuesdays and Wednesdays, facing off against Europe's best teams. If the opportunity to play against the best isn't there next season, it could cause some discontent."
"Florian Wirtz is one of the most exciting young talents in Europe, and the definition of a Champions League player. We know Bayern are still desperate for him to return to Germany, and seeing Liverpool struggle might cause him to reconsider his decision."
"The reason his departure is more likely is that Szoboszlai's Liverpool contract will have just two years left. If Real Madrid come calling, FSG will panic. We saw what happened with Trent Alexander-Arnold, and what might still happen with Ibrahima Konate."
Liverpool faces a competitive race for Champions League qualification, currently level with Chelsea and three points behind Manchester United. Missing out on European football could trigger departures among the club's top talents. While all players hold contracts preventing unilateral exits, precedent exists for players to force moves, as demonstrated by Alexander Isak's Newcastle transfer. Florian Wirtz, a Champions League-caliber player, may reconsider his position if Liverpool fails to qualify, with Bayern Munich remaining interested. Dominik Szoboszlai, entering elite midfielder conversations, poses a greater departure risk due to his contract expiring in two years, potentially attracting Real Madrid interest. Alexis Mac Allister represents another potential departure concern regardless of qualification outcomes.
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