Gary Lineker Supports Florian Wirtz at Liverpool
Florian Wirtz has experienced a slow start to his Liverpool career, but Gary Lineker remains confident in the German international's potential to succeed at Anfield.
Wirtz's Transfer and Initial Impact
Liverpool began their summer by signing Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth a British record £116 million. Despite the high expectations, the 22-year-old has yet to score or assist in the Premier League and was recently an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.
Expert Opinions on Wirtz’s Future
- Gary Lineker praised Wirtz as "really good at football" and described him as an "exceptional" talent.
- Micah Richards acknowledged Wirtz has not yet adapted fully to the Premier League pace but supported Liverpool's investment.
- Richards said on the Rest is Football podcast, "At the moment he is not up to speed for the Premier League, but they spent £100m on him, and 100% it was the right decision."
Context on Liverpool’s Team Changes
Richards also noted that while Liverpool have spent heavily, they have also experienced significant player losses, including key figures like Trent Alexander-Arnold. He expressed that Liverpool will continue to follow the approach they used last season.
“At the moment he is not up to speed for the Premier League, but they spent £100m on him, and 100% it was the right decision that he made.” — Micah Richards
Gary Lineker’s support highlights the belief that Wirtz’s talent will eventually shine through despite early challenges.
Author’s summary: Gary Lineker and Micah Richards defend Liverpool’s £116m signing Florian Wirtz, emphasizing his exceptional talent and potential despite a slow league start.