Gary Lineker Supports Florian Wirtz Despite Slow Liverpool Start
Florian Wirtz has had a slow beginning to his Liverpool career, but Gary Lineker remains confident in the German international's potential to succeed at Anfield. Lineker emphasized that Wirtz “is really good at football” and believes his past performances indicate he will eventually prove his worth to Liverpool.
Record Signing and Initial Performance
Liverpool began their summer transfer window by acquiring the highly sought-after Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a then-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 a substitute in the recent 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Expert Opinions on Wirtz's Future
While Wirtz faces growing scrutiny, both Gary Lineker and Micah Richards express belief in his ability to succeed at Liverpool. Lineker described the Germany international as an “exceptional” talent. Richards commented on Wirtz’s adaptation, noting:
“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.”
Richards also acknowledged Liverpool’s financial challenges with significant player losses but highlighted that the club tends to revert to strategies used in the previous season.
Summary
Despite a slow start, expert opinions underscore Wirtz's undeniable talent and potential to become a key player for Liverpool.
Author's Summary
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards back Florian Wirtz's potential at Liverpool, emphasizing his talent despite a sluggish start and record transfer fee pressure.