Germany manager makes Florian Wirtz claim

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Florian Wirtz looked set to complete his first full 90 minutes in Liverpool’s 1-0 home win over Arsenal last Sunday following his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

However, the 22-year-old was forced off in the 89th minute.

Wirtz has featured in all four of Liverpool’s competitive matches so far.

He was substituted in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, as well as in the opening two Premier League fixtures against Bournemouth and Newcastle United.

After the game against Arsenal, Arne Slot said: “It wasn’t an injury?

It was a welcome to the Premier League.

“It was after 85 minutes I don’t think he knew he could have cramp in so many different places.

“That’s what happened.

“That is welcome to the Premier League, welcome to this intensity against an Arsenal side who can play very intense as well.”

Despite his intense start to life at Anfield, Florian Wirtz has now joined up with the German national team for the September international break.

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has made it clear he intends to make full use of his playmaker, warning that he will “show no leniency” towards Liverpool’s new star and has no plans to rest him.

“I will show no leniency

He is one of our most important players – he should perform, and he will,” Nagelsmann said at his press conference ahead of tonight’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.

Nagelsmann added: “I didn’t find his performances in Liverpool incredibly dominant, but not so negative either.

“It’s normal that you need a bit of time at a new club.

“New culture, new league, new stadium – that’s completely normal.”

“He will have great games, score great goals, and set up great goals [for Liverpool].”

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