Wirtz has faced challenges adjusting to the physical demands of the Premier League, scoring no goals for Liverpool and being benched for three of their last four league games.

Alonso and Wirtz will face each other again in the Champions League when Real Madrid travels to Liverpool on Tuesday.

Alonso is confident that Wirtz will adapt to the Premier League and show his quality, citing his special abilities and competitive nature. Alonso also credits Wirtz with helping him secure the Real Madrid job and is thankful for his contribution.

Another Liverpool player, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has also struggled to adjust to his new team, Real Madrid, after transferring from Liverpool. Alexander-Arnold has been out of action for nearly two months due to a hamstring injury and Alonso's preference for Federico Valverde at right-back.

Alonso believes Alexander-Arnold has great qualities and needs help to perform at his best level, which is exceptional.

Real Madrid is one of five teams with a perfect record in the Champions League, while Liverpool sits 10th in the 36-team table, three points behind the leaders.