Arne Slot set a first clear objective for Florian Wirtz in Liverpool: demonstrate his consistency and his physical robustness. For the Reds manager, the young 22 -year -old attacking midfielder must above all stay in shape and available, like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Mo Salah, cited by slot as examples of players capable of shining regularly thanks to their endurance and their regularity. “Everything we expect is very positive, but between waiting and realization, there is a difference”he said according to The Mirrorinsisting on the importance for Wirtz to prove its reliability in a demanding championship like the Premier League. According to Slot, it is by maintaining this level of form and consistency that Wirtz will really be able to bring great moments to the supporters of Anfield.
The former Bayer Leverkusen player arrives in Liverpool with the heavy responsibility for his record transfer of 125 million euros and the pressure of a summer marked by many changes in the team. Slot remains confident, however, in the mental and technical capacities of his protégé: “He may be young, but he has already won a lot. His mentality is his greatest strength. »» For the manager, Wirtz's experience in the Bundesliga and in German selection allows him to approach this step with maturity, even under the demanding gaze of fans and the media. The objective, now, for him: to become a key player capable of repeating his performance constantly, like the stars he admires and that Slot uses as a stallion to measure his potential.
