Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has slammed the Reds’ new summer time recruit, Florian Wirtz, following his tepid show in opposition to Burnley.
Regardless of successful the Premier League title final time period, the Merseyside membership determined to revamp the squad this summer time by spending large cash. Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni, Milos Kerkez, Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak have joined.
Wirtz was Liverpool’s document signing earlier than they determined to interrupt it by buying Isak from Newcastle United on deadline day following an extended and gruelling switch saga.
Nevertheless, the German has had a gradual begin to his life within the Premier League, failing to make any objective contributions regardless of beginning all 4 matches.
Nonetheless, Liverpool have loved a stellar begin, successful all 4 video games. They struggled to interrupt Burnley’s cussed backline on Sunday, however finally managed to win the sport courtesy of Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time winner from the penalty spot.
Now, talking on ESPN FC, Nicol says that the 22-year-old was signed for a giant payment to showcase his creativity in opposition to cussed defences just like the one Burnley deployed on Sunday.
Pundit slams Wirtz
Nevertheless, the previous Bayer Leverkusen man ‘didn’t flip up once more’ this weekend like within the earlier three video games. So, his efficiency stage is some extent of ‘concern’ for Liverpool.
Nicol stated:
“There’s one man that Liverpool spent some huge cash on this summer time who was actually introduced in for one of these state of affairs — Mr. Wirtz. I imply, this was the proper state of affairs for him to get on the ball within the closing third and present these little passes, these little actions, these little connections, little one-twos — all of the issues he did within the Bundesliga the final couple of years. This was arrange for him to indicate what he’s made from. And sadly, he didn’t flip up once more. That must be a priority.”
Wirtz made 67 objective contributions throughout all competitions within the final two seasons for Leverkusen. So, there was pleasure when he was signed this summer time. Nevertheless, within the first 5 video games this season, he has managed to make just one help.
Historical past means that prolific Bundesliga forwards battle after shifting to the Premier League, with Christopher Nkunku and Jadon Sancho the prime examples of that.
Nevertheless, Liverpool can be hoping that it received’t end up like that for Wirtz, and he’ll be capable to showcase his finest after settling into the depth of English soccer.
In the meantime, following a 1-0 victory over Burnley this weekend, Liverpool will face off in opposition to Atletico Madrid within the opening Champions League sport on Wednesday night time.
