For the moment, Florian Wirtz is struggling to convince in the Liverpool jersey. Recruited for 130 million euros after several high-level seasons with Bayer Leverkusen, the German attacking midfielder has only one assist to his name in 10 appearances and is accumulating criticism. Even if Julian Nagelsmann, Germany coach, recently intervened to defend his player: “Even though he didn't score a goal, he is the player who creates the most chances in the Premier League. It's not his fault if his teammate doesn't score them. He just has to get used to the championship. I saw him free himself completely. He knows what he is capable of and how things work. »
But despite this support, former Everton and Manchester City player Joleon Lescott did not mince his words on the German's current flop: “If Liverpool could get their money back at the end of the season, they would. » An outing which reflects the growing impatience around the 22-year-old player, still in search of his first goals and assists in the Premier League.
