Overview

• After nine appearances for Liverpool, Florian Wirtz has one assist, a return that has intensified scrutiny of his role and impact.
• Dietmar Hamann urged the €125 million signing to produce quickly to stave off internal debates, echoing pointed assessments from Jamie Carragher and other pundits.
• Opta-tracked data reported in German media shows Wirtz tied for the most chances created across competitions this season with 21, alongside strong progressive carrying and high sprint volume.
• Criticism sharpened following a Champions League loss at Galatasaray, where a misplaced layoff preceded a counter that led to a penalty conceded by Dominik Szoboszlai.
• Jeremie Frimpong voiced confidence in his former Leverkusen teammate’s trajectory, and Wirtz next has a league test against Chelsea on Saturday.