‘Contacted him’: Kimmich reveals what he has said to Wirtz amid ‘doubt’ over Liverpool start
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Florian Wirtz is still yet to find his feet since moving for £116m.The Reds have had a very disappointing start to the season for many, many reasons, but the biggest is probably because they have spent close to £450m and got worse.Almost all of the new signings are yet to find their feet, with Wirtz being the one who is causing fans more concern than the others.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. The German has shown flashes of brilliance but is yet to find any consistency, with the 22-year-old looking like a shadow of his former self.Those back in his home country all seem to be backing him to get back to his best, though, with his international teammate Joshua Kimmich revealing that he has reached out to Wirtz amid his early struggles.Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty ImagesJoshua Kimmich has told Florian Wirtz to not doubt himselfMoving to a new club in a new country is a lot for anyone, especially when the player is just 22 and coming in for a massive transfer fee.But this is what Wirtz has had to do and he has done fairly well so far with all things considered, although Reds fans are still waiting for that big moment where he properly announces himself.He has the support of everyone around him, though, including those back at home, with Kimmich revealing that he has contacted his friend since he made the switch to Anfield.“I’ve contacted him,” the Liverpool Echo report as per BILD.
READ MORE: Liverpool fans have a lot to say about any potential Vinicius Jr deal after what he did for Real Madrid“But there’s absolutely no reason for him to doubt himself. Flo has the perfect blend of quality and mentality that will always lead you to the top as a player in the long run.“He has to remain patient and, of course, is also dependent on his team.”Florian Wirtz can really announce himself in the coming weeksThere were three other teams keen on Wirtz’s signature over the summer: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City.Liverpool have to play the latter two in the next few weeks, with these games where huge performances are needed if they are to get anything.So, it seems only fitting that Wirtz comes to life in one or both of these games, with this the perfect chance to prove his doubters wrong.
Doing it against two sides who wanted him will also only rub it in their faces even more that Liverpool have him and they do not, something fans will be desperate to see happen.