Jurgen Klopp backs ‘outstanding’ Florian Wirtz after recent Liverpool struggles | OneFootball

Liverpool Fans Urged To Stay Patient With Florian Wirtz

Liverpool supporters are no strangers to early impatience when big-name arrivals take time to adapt, but calls for concern over Florian Wirtz have been firmly dismissed by some heavyweight voices. The 22-year-old midfielder, long regarded as one of Europe’s brightest prospects, has found the Premier League pace more intense than expected and has been guilty of losing possession in key moments. Yet those sounding the alarm may be doing so prematurely.

Mixed Start, Strong Defence From Former Reds Boss

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann was first to step forward in Wirtz’s defence, pointing towards his creative numbers rather than his goal tally. “Even if he hasn’t scored a goal, he’s the player who creates [among] the most chances in the Premier League,” he said. “It’s not his fault if his team-mate doesn’t score them, and the statistic isn’t even a third of the truth.”

Jurgen Klopp then echoed those sentiments while speaking to RTL and n-tv during a padel tournament in Mallorca, insisting the current scrutiny is entirely overblown. “I don’t have to worry about Florian Wirtz because his quality is so outstanding. Of course, everything is fine, and everyone knows that. The discussion is certainly being blown out of proportion.”

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Liverpool recently suffered three straight defeats, a rare sequence for a side that has been relentlessly competitive under both Klopp and now Arne Slot. That poor run has clearly intensified the spotlight on individual performances. Klopp, however, was unmoved by the noise. “I’ve been in the middle of such discussions long enough now, and I can tell you: nothing could interest people less than the public discussions that are taking place there. So, it doesn’t matter, and everything will be fine.”

Once-In-A-Century Talent Backed To Flourish

The former Liverpool manager went even further, delivering a bold endorsement that will reassure even the most sceptical of fans. “He is a once-in-a-century talent and at some point, he’ll show that in every game again, as he did at Leverkusen.”

Klopp also praised the support structure around the midfielder. “[Wirtz has] a stable environment at Liverpool, and the club is great in moments like these. If anyone’s worried, you don’t have to! You can stop.”

Path Back Under Arne Slot

Current Liverpool boss Arne Slot has benched Wirtz in two of the club’s last three fixtures, a move likely intended to ease pressure rather than punish. With the international break now complete, the midfielder has an ideal opportunity to reset and relaunch his season.

Liverpool knew what they were getting when they signed Florian Wirtz, and history shows patience is often rewarded with technically gifted players adapting from the Bundesliga. If both Nagelsmann and Klopp are relaxed about his progress, perhaps everyone else should be too.