Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (Photo by Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Liverpool’s expensive signing Florian Wirtz has found himself at the centre of concern in recent weeks, following a largely quiet start in England.
The German playmaker arrived at Anfield amid huge expectations after his blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen, and while the potential is undeniable, critics have begun to wonder whether he is adapting too slowly.
In response, Jürgen Klopp has publicly stepped forward to defend Wirtz, insisting that worries are exaggerated and confidence in the youngster remains unshaken.
From the moment Liverpool agreed a deal worth around £116 million (plus bonuses) to bring Wirtz to Merseyside, the spotlight has been intense.
Florian Wirtz has struggled massively at Liverpool
He had arrived with the reputation of a generational talent, and many expected him to hit the ground running.
However, through his first seven Premier League appearances, he has yet to register a goal or assist.
Critics have also questioned whether he’s being deployed in roles that obscure his strengths, rather than allowing him to play in his most comfortable positions.
In the face of mounting scrutiny, Klopp has not stayed silent.
“I don’t worry about Florian Wirtz because his quality is so outstanding. Of course, everything is fine, and everyone knows that. The discussion is being blown out of proportion,” Klopp told RTL and n-tv a padel tournament in Mallorca [as per GOAL].
“He’s a once-in-a-century talent, and at some point he’ll show that in every game again, as he did at Leverkusen. He has a stable environment at Liverpool and the club is great in moments like these.
“If anyone’s worried – you don’t have to! You can stop!”
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Klopp demands patience with Wirtz
Florian Wirtz of Liverpool (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Klopp emphasised that Liverpool, and Wirtz, are in this for the long haul. He reminded critics that slumps and adjustment phases are part of football, especially when stepping into a new league under huge expectations.
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