Julian Nagelsmann gives honest Florian Wirtz verdict amid early Liverpool struggles

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Julian Nagelsmann defended Florian Wirtz's start to life at Liverpool amid criticism the Germany international has faced since moving to the Premier League. However, he has not assisted a goal for his new club since the Community Shield, which is a run that spans seven Premier League games and two Champions League games.

“Even if he hasn’t scored a goal, he’s the player who creates the most chances in the Premier League," Nagelsmann said. “He simply has to get used to the league.

Not everything has always been handed to him — he’ll work hard now, too.” It was a similar story for Wirtz on international duty on Friday as he created good chances for Nick Woltemade and Joshua Kimmich against Luxembourg, only for both players to fluff their lines. "Because if you want to win the Premier League, you can’t carry passengers.