'Hopefully': Florian Wirtz predicts when he'll score his first goal for Liverpool as Burnley visit loom
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Florian Wirtz has had a tricky start to life on Merseyside but things could change very soon.
When the Reds managed to sign Wirtz earlier in the summer, fans could not quite believe their eyes due to the quality of player they were getting and how much they had spent to get him.
But, all the talk in Germany was that Liverpool still had a steal on their hands, although the early signs of the 22-year-old have not been as promising as most would have hoped.
Of course, time is needed as moving to a different league can be a big step, especially with the pressure of the transfer fee looming over his head.
But, after scoring an excellent free-kick for his country on Sunday night, Wirtz seems more positive about things, with the German even revealing when he thinks he will score his first Liverpool goal.
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By no means has Wirtz played badly at all, he just has not been able to dictate games as much as he would have hoped.
But, there have still been flashes of excellence and there is talent certainly in there, and it might just be about to come out after a decent display against Northern Ireland.
The stunning free-kick will hopefully give him confidence, with his celebration proving that he has heard all the outside noise as he pointed to his ear almost instantly, suggesting he has silenced his doubters.
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And, after the game, he was hopeful about when he could score for the Reds for the first time, with the playmaker suggesting it might come against Burnley.
“It’s another league, another type of football.
I’m happy to be there,” Wirtz told RTL.
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“I have no idea when I’ll score my first goal, hopefully in the next game, but it will come at some point.”
He has technically scored already for the Reds, although this came in a pre-season friendly against Yokohama F.
Marinos, meaning his wait for an official goal goes on.
Liverpool have struggled in the past to break teams down who deploy a low block and have a resolute defence, something Burnley will do on Sunday.
However, this type of game will suit Wirtz as not only will he have more time on the ball, but he has the ability to split the defence with a pinpoint pass.
He is also capable of a long-range strike which could come in handy, or even another one of his free-kicks could prove crucial, that is if he can get the ball off Dominik Szoboszlai first.
With Burnley being his fourth game for the Reds, pressure will start to ramp up as he will have had a decent amount of time, but if anyone is ready to prove the doubters wrong, it is Wirtz.