Overview

• Wirtz remains on zero goals and zero assists across nine Premier League and Champions League appearances following a reported £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen.
• Opta data shows he has fashioned a league‑high 21 chances, which Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann cites as evidence of normal adaptation rather than poor form.
• Jürgen Klopp describes Wirtz as a "once‑in‑a‑century" talent and says criticism is exaggerated, noting Liverpool’s recent three‑match losing run has amplified scrutiny.
• Ilkay Gündogan and Jürgen Klinsmann urge patience, pointing to the pressure of the transfer fee and tactical integration under Arne Slot; Klinsmann says Wirtz can operate from the left, centrally or as a No. 10.
• Germany face Northern Ireland on Monday in Belfast, a fixture Nagelsmann hopes can spark Wirtz’s confidence with a much‑needed goal.