Liverpool attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who bypassed a move to Bayern Munich during the summer, is not exactly off to a rousing start.
Wirtz has no goals and one assist in seven games across all competitions this season — not exactly the kind of production expected from a player who Liverpool paid €125 million for just a couple of months ago.
None of that is bothering Wirtz, as he indicated in a sit down interview with Sky Germany’s Sebastian Hellmann:
Sebastian Hellmann: Jürgen Klopp’s first
line is, “Stay cool, Florian.” Is it difficult to stay cool?
Florian Wirtz: No, not for me. Yes, of course I would have liked to have scored a goal or collected a few points. But no matter what anyone says, I’m staying cool. I know what I’m capable of, and I also know that I’ll really bring it to the pitch at some point, so I’m just staying cool. That’s a good advice.
Wirtz: Yes, I hear it often. I don’t want to hear it all the time: “Give it time, give it time.” Instead, I simply try to do better each time than before. And sometimes there are phases where things might not go well for you; I haven’t had that very often in my career. Once I get through it—that’s perhaps harsh, because I’m not playing badly, I just haven’t got the points yet—it will come eventually, and then everything will be fine.
Hellmann: Yes, it’s interesting that you say that. Jürgen Klopp ‘s third advice is, “give yourself time.” And I’ve already heard a bit of that from you. You’re naturally impatient. We all know you from the Bundesliga . Everything went the way it did, with an incredible scoring record in your competitive matches. Are you giving yourself time? Or are you too impatient?
Wirtz: It’s no secret that I’d like to have more so far, but I’m patient, and as I just said, I know full well that I can play football well. Sooner or later, I’m sure that will return to normal.
Wirtz’s role with Liverpool and the German national is expected to expand in the coming months. Hopefully by then, the 22-year-old will be on track.
What makes the Bundesliga the best league in the world?
Is it the screamers from 30 yards? The global superstars? Or the fact that on any given day, the underdog can win 4–3?
In this episode of The Bundesliga Rundown, Marcus shares why—in his opinion—the Bundesliga stands apart: the legendary 50+1 rule.
Here’s what’s inside:
- A quick background on the 50+1 rule
- Why the tide may be changing among football fans: are people starting to realise that romanticism matters more than success on the pitch?
- Union Berlin! The underdog from the East
- Union of yesterday: from donating blood to save their club, to playing at the Santiago Bernabéu
- Union of today: defensive but lethal
- Steffen Baumgart: the Bundesliga’s most energetic coach
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