Overview

• Hugo Ekitike praised Florian Wirtz’s quality and on‑field connection, saying supporters have not seen his best yet and that better days are coming.
• Jan Molby said Wirtz’s second half against Arsenal was his most encouraging Liverpool spell so far, even as his international form last week remained uneven.
• Molby argued expectations have been unfair given the record fee, stressing that Wirtz’s ability is clear and that improvement should follow with time.
• Analysts questioned whether Liverpool’s current structure is asking Wirtz to be the central fulcrum before the system is ready, with the league’s pace cited as a key adjustment.
• Recent coverage noted sharp scrutiny in Germany, including criticism after Slovakia and a free-kick response versus Northern Ireland, while one TV pundit suggested he could be dropped for Burnley.