Florian Wirtz's international break amid Real Madrid link and £116million 'refund' claim

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He hasn't yet contributed to a goal in the Premier League and continues to face criticism for lacklustre performances.READ MORE: Arne Slot told to drop 'wonderful' Liverpool player for Manchester United matchREAD MORE: 'Florian Wirtz should be having more impact at Liverpool – they'd happily take a refund'The ECHO provides an insight into how Wirtz fared both on and off the pitch during the international break, including speculation about his future from one pundit and a frosty reception from fans in Northern Ireland.Real Madrid rumoursWirtz has been a Liverpool player for less than four months. Wirtz recently stated in the press that he isn't panicking."He knows his quality and believes that sooner or later, it will show on the pitch.

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."German football greats share their thoughtsDespite some criticism of Wirtz's performances, a trio of German football legends are confident he'll shine at Anfield. Rudi Voller, director of the German national team, told Sky90: "He's not only an extraordinary footballer, he also has a great character."He will give everything from the first to the last minute, always push forward.

But he's a superb player, he will get used to the Premier League over time and be able to handle the even bigger pressure."Wirtz faces boos while playing for GermanyNot everyone has been welcoming to Wirtz since his move to Liverpool, as he discovered on Monday evening when Germany took on Northern Ireland. "If Liverpool could get their money back at the end of the season, they would do it."Listen, we can't judge him solely on the games that he's played in, but he should have had an impact on one of those games.