Germany boss blames Liverpool stars for Florian Wirtz ‘007’ criticism

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Florian Wirtz is yet to score or assist in the Premier League for Liverpool (Photo: Getty) Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has defended Florian Wirtz, saying his Liverpool teammates need to do better to finish the chances he creates. Wirtz is a key player for Germany (Photo: Getty) ‘Even though he hasn’t scored any goals, he is still the player who creates the most chances in the Premier League,’ Nagelsmann said ahead of Germany’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on Monday night. ‘It’s not his fault if his teammates don’t convert them, and the statistics don’t even tell the whole story.

He knows what he’s capable of and how things work.’ Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann says Wirtz cannot be blamed for Wirtz’s ‘007’ status (Photo: Getty) It should be noted, Nagelsmann’s claim that Wirtz is the Premier League’s top creator is not strictly speaking accurate. The legendary Liverpool boss said: ‘I don’t have to worry about Florian Wirtz because his quality is so outstanding.

Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes has actually created the most chances in the Premier League this season (Photo: Getty) ‘That’s why these things are discussed. If anyone’s worried, you don’t have to!