Florian Wirtz 'will take next step' as Liverpool verdict shared before Andoni Iraola signs

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He will hope to make a similar impact in Saturday's friendly against hosts USA.Former Germany international Steffen Freund — who enjoyed a Premier League career with Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City — is confident Wirtz can build on the lessons learnt during his first season at Anfield.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"I think the first year is always difficult, especially when you move to Liverpool as the Premier League champions," he told Betway."The pressure was already there and it's a big traditional club.

He was outstanding for Leverkusen and of course for Germany."I would say if he's not injured again, then he will take the next step next season. Especially if he's adapted to the pace of the Premier League and the physical presence, because it's a higher level than the Bundesliga."It was the same at my time.

I was shocked in the beginning because there's so much energy in every game."At 2-0 up, you think the job's done. So that's why it's taken a little bit more time for him to adapt."Freund added: "Maybe Liverpool will sign one or two big players so that it's not only Florian Wirtz who will have to make a difference on the pitch."I'm sure he will go to the next step.