Liverpool - Wirtz: Nagelsmann turns all of England against him | OneFootball

Florian Wirtz splits England… and Nagelsmann lights the fuse!

Liverpool - Wirtz: Nagelsmann turns all of England against him

Arriving in Liverpool with the reputation of a German prodigy, Florian Wirtz is now facing the sometimes harsh realities of English football. While he dazzled at Leverkusen, the young attacking midfielder is struggling to find his footing in a team undergoing a complete rebuild under Arne Slot. His start, marked by inconsistent performances and fierce competition up front, is beginning to raise some concerns at Anfield.

Nagelsmann steps up

Fully aware of the pressure surrounding his player, Julian Nagelsmann has spoken out to calm the critics. The German national team coach reminded everyone of the tough context Wirtz is dealing with:

Despite this rough patch, Nagelsmann remains optimistic. He highlighted Wirtz's progress during the most recent Germany camp and stressed the importance of patience:

Between a demanding club environment and a supportive national coach, Wirtz is going through a pivotal moment in his young career. If he can turn these challenges into experience, the German could soon reclaim the role of inspired playmaker that the whole continent admired when he was just 20.