Thomas Müller Says Wirtz’s Adaptation Would Be Easier at Bayern Than at Liverpool
Müller frames the conversation around media pressure in Munich versus Liverpool to explain how scrutiny shapes views of Wirtz’s slow start.
Overview
- In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Müller said remaining in the Bundesliga would have eased the footballing transition while warning that daily scrutiny at Bayern is far harsher.
- Wirtz, 22, remains without a Premier League goal and registered his first league assist in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham last weekend.
- Liverpool paid a headline fee reported at about £116m (€133m) for Wirtz in the summer, with other reports citing potential add-ons up to €150m.
- Manager Arne Slot said Wirtz has "improved a lot" and outlined a development plan focused on building fitness and strength through sustained minutes, crediting support from the dressing room.
- Alexander Isak, who finished the move from Wirtz’s assist against Spurs, suffered a fractured leg and has been ruled out for a couple of months.