Florian Wirtz makes extra effort to regain form

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Florian Wirtz has impressed his German national teammates by committing to extra training sessions during the October international break, as he attempts to regain confidence and form amid a challenging start to his Liverpool career. Since joining Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in a record-breaking transfer, Wirtz has struggled to settle in, managing just one assist and no goals in ten appearances. He even started on the bench for Liverpool’s recent 2-1 loss to Chelsea.

Despite criticism in England, Wirtz's commitment to improvement has not gone unnoticed in Germany, where he has dedicated additional time after national team training to shooting practice and gym work. His teammate David Raum praised him, stating, “The boy is hardworking and shows energy on and off the pitch. He was one of the last players to leave training. We believe in him, and we’re building him up here, but he knows what he’s capable of.”

German football legends such as Rudi Völler and Philipp Lahm have also expressed confidence in Wirtz’s potential to overcome initial difficulties adapting to the Premier League. Lahm emphasized that settling in a new league takes time for even the most talented players.

Wirtz aims to use the international break to recharge, having recently scored in Germany’s 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland. He is expected to start in the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, hoping to build on his national team performances and translate that form into his Liverpool career.

His dedication to extra training and positive endorsements from his countrymen indicate a strong determination to reverse his fortunes and make a significant impact both for club and country.