- The transfer of Florian Wirtz was expected to be one of the standout moves of the summer, but it has fallen extremely short of expectations.
- Since joining Liverpool for £116 million, Wirtz has managed only one assist, which has raised question marks over the 22-year-old’s adaptation to the Premier League.
Florian Wirtz left Bayern Leverkusen in the summer, joining Liverpool for a club record of $116 million. He has only recorded one assist in his first match against Crystal Palace; since then, he has failed to gain any attacking points in eight matches.
The latest struggle for Wirtz came against Galatasaray in Liverpool’s 1-0 loss in the Champions League. He went relatively unnoticed throughout the game without making any sort of impact. With such below-average performances, ex-Liverpool player Jamie Carragher has called for him to be dropped.
There are many in the media who feel Wirtz does not have the same influence on the team as he did at Leverkusen. One of the reasons for his struggles at Liverpool is the speed of the Premier League. When players come to England, they underestimate the speed and physicality of the league. You can be a technically gifted player like Wirtz, but you must also be quick and strong.