Nagelsmann sparks concern with “no leniency” message to Liverpool’s £116m man

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Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has addressed the early challenges faced by Florian Wirtz following his transfer to Liverpool. Despite Wirtz's understated start in the Premier League, with no goals or assists yet, Nagelsmann expressed confidence in the 22-year-old's eventual impact, emphasizing that the midfielder "will have great games, score great goals, and set up great goals." He highlighted that Wirtz is still adapting to a new culture, league, and stadium, factors that naturally require some adjustment time after moving from Bayer Leverkusen.

Nagelsmann also rejected any notion of resting Wirtz ahead of Germany's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. He stated, "I will show no leniency. He is one of our most important players – he should perform, and he will," underscoring Wirtz's key role in the national team despite his intense Premier League schedule.

Regarding Wirtz's performances at Liverpool, Nagelsmann noted they were neither exceptionally dominant nor poor, attributing this partly to the overall team dynamics and strong squad depth. He remarked that with Liverpool's investment in players, it is expected that individual players might not stand out immediately. This pragmatic view recognizes the adjustment period required to thrive in one of Europe's top leagues.

Overall, Nagelsmann urges patience as Wirtz settles in, expressing belief that the midfielder will develop into a significant asset for both club and country as he adapts fully to the demands of the Premier League and international football.

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