Florian Wirtz confirms what his relationship with Germany's manager Julian Nagelsmann is really like

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Florian Wirtz has been singing the praises of Julian Nagelsmann, with the Germany coach picking him up after a difficult start to life at Liverpool.Nagelsmann’s name was put forward as a candidate to replace Arne Slot back in November, and although suggestions of a change were dismissed at the time, the 38-year-old would surely be a strong contender if Slot were to be sacked.If Liverpool need a character reference they need only come to Wirtz, who has credited his national team manager with keeping his head up during a difficult start to life at Anfield last year. Who do you want to see as Liverpool manager next season?

Two of the best young coaches in Europe 🙌 Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Nagelsmann helps Wirtz through Liverpool sticky patchAlthough Wirtz has generally seemed unruffled by his tricky start at Liverpool, he has now admitted that he did need an arm around the shoulder, which duly came from Nagelsmann.“It wasn’t an easy phase,” Wirtz admitted via Bullinews, going on to add what the Germany manager told him at the time. I had to learn to become stronger and hold onto the ball.”Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool set to step up interest in signing Evan Ndicka with Tottenham Hotspur also keenGoing further in his praise, Wirtz claimed that his problems at Liverpool have actually made his relationship with Nagelsmann stronger too.“(Nagelsmann) always supported me during the difficult phase after my move to Liverpool and always had an open ear for me,” he said.

That has brought us closer together.”Analysis: Nagelsmann should be a contender for Liverpool jobWhen the candidates are put forward for those who could replace Arne Slot at Liverpool, Nagelsmann’s name is often left off the list.Nevertheless, the former Bayern Munich boss remains one of the brightest young coaches of his generation. Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones If they want to get the best out of Wirtz, then Liverpool should really be in the mix to make sure it is them.Xabi Alonso is often seen as the key to maximising the German’s potential at Anfield, but Nagelsmann clearly has that gift as well.Getting Wirtz firing is not the only way to improve fortunes at Liverpool, and would not be the only consideration whenever they do decide to hire a new manager, but given his importance to making the team tick, it is vital that the next man in the dugout has Wirtz onside.Nagelsmann obviously does, and coupling that with his brand of exciting, attacking football, he should definitely be in the frame to take charge at Liverpool.