“I mean, when you look at him and Cherki and Haaland for Man City, and you think that Wirtz cost more money than them two put together. You know what I mean? So, to be honest, I could see him going back to Germany. Because it’s an awful lot of money to pay for him.”
Is it time for Liverpool to sell Florian Wirtz?
Pressure has really cranked up on Wirtz in recent weeks, and it’s starting to wear thin because he’s made a poor start to his second season at Liverpool.
The German needs to start affecting games more, in terms of goals and assists, but also in his all-round influence, in order to justify his £116m transfer fee.
It is too soon for Liverpool to sell him in January, though, considering he is a two-time Bundesliga Player of the Year, as well as being hailed by Steven Gerrard:
“In terms of this kid’s technical level, it’s world class. He’s got the world at his feet. He’s so exciting to watch. In tight little areas his first touch is immaculate. His awareness of what’s around him is superb, he’s always looking to create goals, he’s always trying to get on the scoresheet as well.”
Wirtz simply must improve hugely this season if he is to make the grade at Liverpool, however, or they may have a decision to make when the campaign reaches its conclusion.
