Víctor Muñoz causes a sensation

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17/10/26 16:00:00

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Víctor Muñoz has become one of the Liverpool's most successful signings in this early season: the Spanish winger has started in four out of the first six Premier League matches and received public support from Jamie Carragher after the 0-3 defeat against Manchester City on October 11th. The former defender praised his contribution compared to much more expensive signings like Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola.

Víctor Muñoz responds to Andoni Iraola's trust

The 23-year-old winger arrived at Anfield in June after Liverpool paid his €40 million release clause. This signing placed him among the most costly operations of the summer for the English club, and his initial performances have already earned him a regular spot in Andoni Iraola's plans.

The loss against City didn't prevent Muñoz from making a positive impression. The Spaniard remained active on the wing, sought one-on-one situations, and completed the game even though Liverpool ended with ten players due to the expulsion of Ryan Gravenberch. The outcome was decided in the second half when Pep Guardiola's team found spaces and scored three goals.

Muñoz's performance caught the attention of Carragher, the former Liverpool captain and one of the most recognized pundits in English football. In his analysis, he placed the Spanish player and young Lewis Koumas ahead of Wirtz and Barcola in terms of performance during the match.

Another good performance from Victor Munoz. Was a massive threat throughout the majority of the game with his speed. Hope we see him get more starts. ⚡️ https://t.co/5NudGqmhg3

— Samuel (@SamueILFC) October 12, 2026

Jamie Carragher points out Wirtz and Barcola after the defeat

Carragher's comparison directly addresses the difference between the cost of signings and their on-field output. Bradley Barcola arrived from PSG for €145 million between fixed and variable payments, while Wirtz was another major investment for Liverpool this season.

The former defender was particularly critical of the German international. He believes that Wirtz has had enough time to demonstrate his offensive capability and questioned whether he should keep his starting place if he doesn't improve his influence in the final third. The criticism comes after Wirtz has played 56 games for Liverpool, with a record of seven goals and eleven assists.

His numbers contrast with those he achieved at Bayer Leverkusen, where he scored 57 goals and provided 65 assists in 197 matches. The adaptation to the Premier League and the demands of Iraola's new system have put the German under the spotlight just when the team needs more contribution from their high-cost signings.

Liverpool needs continuity before the Champions League

For Muñoz, the challenge now is to maintain his starting position when the players who missed games due to injury return. The absences of Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo affected the preparation for the City game and opened up space for other attacking options.

The next game comes quickly: Liverpool visits LASK on October 14th in the Champions League. That match will offer Andoni Iraola another opportunity to assess Muñoz's role in a week with little recovery time.

If he retains his place in the starting eleven and continues to create imbalance, Víctor Muñoz can establish himself as one of Liverpool's most fruitful acquisitions in sporting terms. Carragher's evaluation reinforces his position, although his consistency will depend on his performances and the competition that the team will regain when their injured forwards return.

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