Florian Wirtz Makes Telling Liverpool Admission After Fourth Successive League Draw

Liverpool, January 18, 2026 – Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has delivered a candid assessment of Liverpool's current form following their frustrating 1-1 draw against Manchester City, marking Arne Slot's side's fourth consecutive Premier League stalemate.

The 22-year-old German playmaker, long linked with a big-money move to Anfield, praised Liverpool's quality but highlighted their struggles in converting dominance into victories. Speaking to Bild after Leverkusen's 3-0 win over Stuttgart, Wirtz said: "Liverpool are an incredible team with world-class players. But draws like these can kill momentum. They need to find that killer instinct again – it's there, but it's not clicking right now."

Liverpool's recent run has seen them drop crucial points against Tottenham (2-2), Arsenal (1-1), Chelsea (0-0), and now City. Despite topping the table by three points, fans are growing restless as rivals close the gap. Mohamed Salah's equalizer against City – his 15th goal of the season – offered brief hope, but defensive lapses continue to haunt Slot's men.

Wirtz, who has 12 goals and 14 assists in the Bundesliga this season, addressed transfer speculation directly: "Liverpool is a dream club, no doubt. The atmosphere at Anfield is unreal, and Slot's style suits me. But I'm focused on Leverkusen – we're chasing the treble. If it happens, it happens."

His comments come amid reports that Liverpool have reignited interest, with FSG preparing a £100m bid in the summer. Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, a former Anfield hero, remains coy, but Wirtz's admission fuels hopes among Reds supporters desperate for creativity in midfield.

Slot responded post-match: "We're creating chances – more than anyone. Patience is key, but we must be ruthless." With Manchester United up next in the FA Cup, Liverpool face a defining week to halt their draw streak.

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