'So clever': Darren Bent says he's already seen Florian Wirtz do something for Liverpool which blew his mind

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Florian Wirtz has had a slow start to life at Liverpool but he has shown flashes of excellence.Many expected the Reds’ new signings to come in and hit the ground running due to the quality they possess and the money they cost, but this has not been the case.Wirtz has, arguably, been the most disappointing of the lot as the German is yet to register a goal or an assist, something that will bring any player a lot of heat, let alone because of his £116m price tag.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. However, he has certainly not been as bad as many people have made out, with the 22-year-old producing some moments of magic that have not been capitalised on by his teammates.

Darren Bent also agrees, with the former striker admitting that Wirtz has already done something this season that blew his mind.Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty ImagesDarren Bent believes Florian Wirtz is a level above his teammatesWirtz mainly operates in the number 10 role meaning that it is his job to dictate the play and create chances for those around him.Assist numbers tell a different story but he has actually been one of the biggest creative threats when on the pitch, it is just no one has taken a chance that he has provided them.Wirtz almost got that elusive first assist against Chelsea before the international break with an audacious flick, something Bent was left mind-blown over.“I promise you now, if you watch him play, you go on. He does things and I go, ‘Oh my goodness,’ Bent told talkSPORT.“But other people around him aren’t on the same wavelength.

But I think Wirtz is so clever.”READ MORE: Liverpool legend Ian Rush admits Sir Alex Ferguson once called him about joining Man UnitedSalah’s shot narrowly went wide but he certainly should have done a lot better, with this passage of play one of the best examples to prove how Wirtz has been let down massively by those around him. Florian Wirtz’s big moment is comingIt is clear that Wirtz has learnt a lot since arriving in the Premier League and his performances keep getting better each game.He is taking less time on the ball, picking the right passes and trying his best to dictate the play, three things that will put him in good stead going forward.When his teammates also find some form, things will only get easier, with chances then coming thick and fast.The group have also had a good amount of time together to click and generate a solid understanding, meaning that it is surely only a matter of time before Wirtz gets his big moment to silence his doubters.