Overview
- Florian Wirtz moved from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool in the summer for roughly €125–150 million, making him the most expensive German player.
- He has yet to register a goal or assist in his first ten Premier League matches, prompting media criticism.
- European form has improved, with two assists in a 5–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and a strong showing in a 1–0 victory against Real Madrid.
- Hans Wirtz described the Premier League as faster and less organized than the Bundesliga and said teammates acknowledge his son’s quality.
- He credited coach Arne Slot with convincing Wirtz to pick Liverpool over Bayern as the club sits third after ten matches with 18 points under ongoing scrutiny.