US EditionNagelsmann Defends Wirtz's Slow Liverpool Start
Julian Nagelsmann says Wirtz’s slow start at Liverpool is due to adapting to the Premier League despite creating the most chances, though no goals or assists yet.
- On September 30, 2025, Julian Nagelsmann defended Florian Wirtz, saying `Wirtz needs to get used to the league...` and stressed he creates the most chances despite no goals or assists in seven matches.
- Liverpool Football Club paid a then-British record �116m and committed over $150 million to sign Florian Wirtz after his prolific spell at Bayer Leverkusen with 57 goals and 65 assists in 197 appearances.
- In recent matches Florian Wirtz has shown chance creation but limited end product, producing just one assist from 10 games and none since the Community Shield.
- Liverpool now face scrutiny as the team suffers 2 losses in a row, with Steve Nicol warning Arne Slot 'can't carry passengers' amid struggles of Salah and Wirtz.
- On October 19 Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield, with Jurgen Klinsmann urging calm after only 10 games and calls for consistent selection as Wirtz settles.
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Nagelsmann defends Wirtz's slow Liverpool start
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has come to the defence of Florian Wirtz, saying the 22-year-old midfielder's slow start at Liverpool is simply part of his adjustment to the Premier League.Liverpool smashed their then transfer record in June to sign the Germany international from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverku
Nagelsmann Defends Wirtz Amid Premier League Adjustment | Sports-Games
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann defended Florian Wirtz, emphasizing the player's adjustment phase in the Premier League with Liverpool. Despite a slow start, Wirtz remains a key creator. Nagelsmann highlighted Wirtz's past success at Leverkusen and expressed confidence that Wirtz will adapt to Liverpool's challenges.
“It’s not his fault if his teammate doesn’t create them” - Julian Nagelsmann delivers verdict on Florian Wirtz’s struggles at Liverpool
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has defended Florian Wirtz after a slow start to life at Liverpool. The Reds signed the 22-year-old from Bayer Leverkusen this summer in a reported £116m deal.
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