Joshua Kimmich’s advice to Florian Wirtz amid tough start at Liverpool revealed

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Florian Wirtz is still looking to settle in after his £116m move.Liverpool have started the season well below expectations, and while there are plenty of reasons for that, it is hard to ignore that they have spent nearly £450m and do not look any better for it.Most of the new arrivals have not made much impact yet, but Wirtz is the one fans seem most concerned about at this stage.The German has shown moments of quality but has not put together a consistent run of form. At 22, he still looks a long way off what he was producing before the move.There is support for him back home, though.

Joshua Kimmich said recently that he has been in touch with Wirtz as he tries to work through his slow start at Anfield.Joshua Kimmich tells Florian Wirtz to stay patient and trust his qualityPhoto by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesMoving to a new club in a new country is never easy, especially for someone as young as 22 and carrying a hefty price tag.Wirtz has handled it about as well as you could expect, even if Reds supporters are still waiting for him to deliver that breakout moment.But he has got plenty of support around him, including from home. His German national team partner, Kimmich, said he has been in touch with the young star since the move to Anfield.“I’ve contacted him,” he told BILD (via Liverpool Echo).“But there’s absolutely no reason for him to doubt himself.

Flo has the perfect blend of quality and mentality that will always lead you to the top as a player in the long run.“He has to remain patient and, of course, is also dependent on his team.”Florian Wirtz has the chance to make an impact soonBayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City were all linked with Wirtz during the last window.Liverpool are set to face two of those sides in the next few weeks, and they will need something special if they want to take anything from those matches.This could be the perfect stage for Wirtz to show what he is capable of and quiet some of the early criticism around his form.READ MORE: Arne Slot delivers positive Ryan Gravenberch update as Liverpool battle injury woesAnd if he manages to do it against clubs that were also interested in him, it would be a nice reminder of why Liverpool made such a strong push for his signature.