Overview
- Speaking to Süddeutsche Zeitung, Müller argued Wirtz would have found the footballing transition easier by staying in the Bundesliga but would face far more daily media attention at Bayern.
- Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer for a fee reported at up to €150 million after interest from Bayern.
- The 22-year-old has struggled for end-product in England, recording zero league goals and one assist, with his first Premier League assist coming in the 2-1 win at Tottenham.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot said the dressing room is helping Wirtz adapt through playing time, fitness work and added strength to meet the league’s intensity.
- Alexander Isak fractured his leg against Spurs and is out for a couple of months, reducing attacking options and sharpening focus on contributions from creators such as Wirtz.