Florian Wirtz is just one step away from being unlocked by Liverpool after what happened v Luxembourg - opinion

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Indeed, Wirtz’s lack of goal contributions doesn’t mean that he hasn’t tried his best; it just means that he’s been rather unlucky. Florian Wirtz was unlucky for Germany once again on Friday nightAlthough Wirtz’s contributions may not have had a direct impact on most of the Reds’ results this season, that doesn’t mean he isn’t creating plenty of chances.

The young German cost Liverpool an initial £100million to bring to Anfield, and even though he’s not hit the ground running yet, you can tell that there’s a more than capable player within him. Once again, Wirtz didn’t manage to notch a goal or assist, but it was clear that he was one of the best players on the pitch.

What Liverpool must do to try and unlock Florian Wirtz’s full potentialOne of the main learning curves for Wirtz will be how much more physical the Premier League is compared to the Bundesliga. England’s top flight is one of the toughest leagues in the world, with teams such as Crystal Palace managing to break Liverpool’s winning streak.There are several things that Liverpool could try and do to get Wirtz playing at his full potential, but if Slot just gives him a license to roam and some more time to adjust, it feels like it’ll all just naturally come.