Gary Lineker Supports Florian Wirtz Amid Liverpool Concerns
Florian Wirtz has faced a slow start since joining Liverpool, but Gary Lineker remains confident in the German international's potential to succeed at Anfield.
Wirtz's Transfer and Early Struggles
Liverpool began their summer transfer activity by signing Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a British record fee of £116 million. Despite the excitement surrounding his arrival, the 22-year-old has yet to score or assist in the Premier League and was named only as a substitute in Liverpool's recent 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Lineker and Richards on Wirtz's Prospects
Lineker praised Wirtz, calling him an “exceptional” talent, emphasizing his footballing ability and past performances. Meanwhile, Micah Richards acknowledged that Wirtz is still adjusting to the Premier League pace but insisted the club made the right decision investing in him.
“At the moment he is not up to speed for the Premier League, but he spent £100m on him, but 100% it was the right decision that he made.” — Micah Richards
Richards also pointed out the challenges Liverpool face compensating for the loss of key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold but believes the club will return to their effective style from last season.
Summary
Despite initial challenges, experts agree Florian Wirtz's talent and Liverpool’s confidence imply he is destined to become a valuable asset to the team.