Florian Wirtz's contribution to Liverpool has been described as underwhelming, particularly when compared to his previous performances in Germany. The midfielder, who joined for a fee potentially rising to £116m, has shown inconsistency, as evidenced by his recent outings.
In the Champions League rout of Lask, Wirtz was instrumental, but in the subsequent Premier League match against Manchester City, he was ineffective and withdrawn. This contrast has led to scrutiny, with the physicality and intensity of the Premier League appearing to be significant challenges for the 23-year-old.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has stated that Wirtz is his designated No 10, and has been working to build a rapport between Wirtz and Alexander Isak. Wirtz's passing accuracy this season stands at 80% in the Premier League, compared to 91.5% in the Champions League, from a small sample size.
Despite his struggles, Wirtz is described as a conscientious and dedicated professional. He produced three assists in 11 Champions League games last season, the same number as in 33 Premier League matches.