Florian Wirtz ‘Struggling’ Says Leeds Legend As He Makes Whites Comparison

A prominent Leeds United legend has voiced concerns over Florian Wirtz's form, labeling the Bayer Leverkusen star as "struggling" amid a challenging season and drawing direct parallels to Leeds' own attacking struggles.

The article highlights Wirtz's underwhelming performances in the 2025-2026 Premier League season, where the young German playmaker has managed just one goal and one assist across 17 appearances, per advanced stats. Despite high expectations following his transfer—presumed to a top club like Liverpool based on pundit discussions—Wirtz has failed to ignite matches consistently.^[2]

The Leeds icon, speaking post a tense 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Leeds United, compared Wirtz's predicament to the Whites' historical difficulties in converting chances. "This is really his best position where you would get the best out of him. And I think he's struggling," the legend remarked, echoing sentiments from ESPN FC analysts like Craig Burley. They noted Wirtz's mix of "good and bad" in the Leeds clash, with Liverpool's overall form described as erratic—beating Wolves and Brighton but faltering elsewhere, including the clean-sheet stalemate at Elland Road.^[1]

Critics point to tactical mismatches: Wirtz thrives in fluid, attacking setups akin to Leverkusen's high-pressing style, but Liverpool's current setup exposes his adaptation issues. The legend urged, "He has to do more!" emphasizing poor crossing and limited threat beyond occasional pace. This has fueled debates on whether Wirtz can rediscover his Bundesliga magic or if Leeds' past woes—marked by squandered opportunities—mirror his trajectory.

Fans and pundits speculate on solutions: positional tweaks, better service, or even a Whites-inspired resilience. As Leeds push for promotion stability, Wirtz's slump underscores broader Premier League pressures on imported talents. (298 words)