I know what Florian Wirtz needs to do next - I went through the same thing at Liverpool

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Latest Liverpool news as Florian Wirtz's slow start to life in the Premier League puts more eyes on his performance after his £116m transferFormer Liverpool player Vladimir Smicer has urged Florian Wirtz to embrace the pressure that comes with the Premier League after his slow start to life in England. Fellow summer signing Hugo Ekitike has hit the ground running after his summer arrival, while Milos Kerkez has struggled.READ MORE: Alan Shearer names Florian Wirtz's biggest problem at Liverpool amid 'disaster' verdictThough many have withheld judgment on Wirtz's ability in the Liverpool squad, Smicer has drawn on his experience in England to offer the German international some advice on how he can shine in the new country.

Speaking to Boyle Sports, who offer the Premier League odds, the former Liverpool midfielder said: “He's a fantastic player and I believe he will show his quality sooner rather than later. Football games are war, and he must show he's a warrior.“He needs to demonstrate that he can play, even in the Premier League.

He seemed surprised that everyone was kicking him and giving him a hard time, but this is the Premier League, and I think he will adapt.“It will take some time, and he's taking his time, but the pressure is constant. This is the Premier League, you signed for Liverpool, a Premier League winner, for a lot of money.“This is the pressure.