Gary Lineker Supports Florian Wirtz Amid Liverpool Concerns
Florian Wirtz has had a slow start to his Liverpool career, yet Gary Lineker remains confident in the German international’s abilities and potential to succeed at Anfield.
Wirtz's Transfer and Early Challenges
Liverpool's summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen cost a British record £116 million. Despite the high expectations, Wirtz has neither scored nor assisted in the Premier League so far and was an unused substitute in their recent 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Expert Opinions on Wirtz's Future
The 22-year-old midfielder is facing growing scrutiny, but both Lineker and former player Micah Richards have voiced trust in his talent and future impact at the club.
“At the moment he is not up to speed for the Premier League, but he spent £100m on him, but 100% it was the right decision that he made,” Richards said on the Rest is Football podcast.
Lineker described Wirtz as an "exceptional" talent, emphasizing his proven quality in football.
Team Adjustment After Big Changes
Richards noted Liverpool's current rebuilding phase due to the loss of key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and expects the team to revert to the style they employed last season.
Summary
Despite a slow start and hefty price tag, Florian Wirtz is backed by experts who believe his talent will shine through as he adapts to Liverpool's Premier League demands.