Carragher names the Liverpool star who just isn't getting the criticism he deserves ahead of Merseyside Derby

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There have been moments when his class has been obvious, but they have come in flashes rather than in a sustained run of performances.Wirtz has not consistently decided games in the final third or given the side the kind of spark many thought he would bring straight away. Credit: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport/Getty Images Jamie Carragher’s underwhelmed assessment of Florian Wirtz at LiverpoolWirtz’s numbers this season have not really reflected the hype that followed him to Anfield.

For an attacking player of his profile, the return has been underwhelming, although it is also fair to say he is far from the only Liverpool player who has fallen short in a difficult campaign.Speaking on Sky Sports before Liverpool’s clash with Everton, Carragher did not hold back in his assessment of the German.He says: “Listen, he’s been here a while now. I think the Liverpool public and maybe even the press and pundits have been quite kind to him considering the reputation he came with, the money he cost as well.”It is hard to say Carragher is wrong.

He is still young, and has been trying to settle during a season when very few around him have looked settled themselves.If anything, the kinder treatment Carragher mentions may actually help Liverpool in the long run. Wirtz still looks like a player with enormous quality, and there is every chance he will benefit from this difficult first season and kick on properly next year.READ MORE: Jeremie Frimpong insists Florian Wirtz has a quality that Liverpool fans are sadly yet to seeJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox