'I felt the same': Lothar Matthaus suggests why Florian Wirtz may be struggling to get going at Liverpool
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Florian Wirtz was Liverpool’s first big signing of the summer transfer window.
Arne Slot managed to fend off the likes of Manchester City and Bayern Munich to get his man, with the Reds sealing a deal worth around £116million for the attacking midfielder.
There’s no hiding from the fact that Wirtz is an incredibly talented player.
The attacking midfielder clearly has a keen eye for goal, and although he may have only had one assist in his Liverpool career thus far, it’s going to take some time for him to adjust.
He’s a young lad, in a country he’s only just moved to, and, even though Jeremie Frimpong is there to help him, it’s clearly going to take time for him to be at his best.
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These are also the exact thoughts of Germany legend Lothar Matthaus, who, while speaking to Sky Germany, said he’s also been where Wirtz is now regarding the “pressure” he’s feeling.
“This is normal, after such a big move abroad.
The attacking midfielder was the talk of the town, with Bayern Munich being incredibly disappointed that they missed out on the Leverkusen ace.