Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid transfer verdict given as Liverpool star sent warning

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With only eight weeks of the new season having elapsed thus far, there is plenty of time for Wirtz's fortunes to change.However, Emmanuel Petit has made a rather outlandish suggestion that he could seal a temporary move in just a few months that would see him reunite with Xabi Alonso."I heard that Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to keep an eye on Florian Wirtz ahead of a possible loan in January, that’s how much he respects him as a player," the former Arsenal and Chelsea man said speaking to Boyle Sports."Alonso knows his quality, many players in Germany have also defended him. I hope for his sake it does, because if it doesn't, it will be very difficult for him to cope with the pressure and criticism."Given his lack of immediate impact in front of goal and hefty price tag, Wirtz is starting to be described by some as a flop, with Petit giving his thoughts on where his game needs to improve in order to avoid that label."To be honest, I have no idea right now [if he will be a flop] because the way Leverkusen and Liverpool play is not the same.

He needs to adapt," he said."La Liga is not as fast as the Premier League. You have more time to play and show your skills and ability, which could be better for him."I wonder if [Bayern Munich chief] Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was telling the truth recently when he said that Bayern Munich wanted to sign Wirtz, but he decided to join Liverpool."Changing countries and styles of football was not the easiest path.

We'll see, maybe I'm wrong."Based on his quality, he has great potential. He's still young, around 22, so he needs to learn.