Jurgen Klinsmann makes World Cup prediction about Florian Wirtz which will never come true

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Florian Wirtz will want to prove everyone wrong but some things are out of his control.The Reds have had a slow start to the season in terms of performances, with none of the new signings, except Hugo Ekitike, hitting the ground running.Wirtz has, arguably, had the worst start given how much he was signed for and the expectations he had, with the German yet to register a goal or an assist.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. There is no doubting his talent, though, and many are still backing him to shine, with almost everyone back in his home country insisting that he will come good.Germany legend Jurgen Klinsmann is one of those who is failing to rule Wirtz out just yet, although he has tipped him to do something that is simply impossible.

Photo by Markus Gilliar – GES Sportfoto/Getty ImagesJurgen Klinsmann backs Florian Wirtz to win Young Player of the TournamentEvery player needs a big season as it is a World Cup year, meaning everyone will want to be picked for their respective nations.Being one of Germany’s best, Wirtz is almost guaranteed to go no matter how he fares for Liverpool, however, he will, of course, hope to hit form soon.The midfielder certainly has the ability to help lead his country to glory, and Klinsmann very much thinks the same after backing Wirtz to win the Young Player of the Tournament award. “Florian Wirtz, I hope so,” Klinsmann said in a TikTok video for Sky Sports.However, Wirtz is ineligible for this award as a player must be 21 or under at the start of the calendar year in which the World Cup begins, in this case January 2026.But Wirtz is already 22 and will even be 23 by the time the tournament begins, meaning he certainly cannot win it.READ MORE: Linesman admits the worst mistake of his career involved Liverpool, it could’ve cost them the titlePlayer of the Tournament could be in his sights, though, but he will have to perform much better than he is now if he is to get his hands on that award.Florian Wirtz will need to step up if he is to shine for GermanyBarring an injury, Wirtz is almost certain to go to the World Cup no matter how he is playing at Liverpool, proving just how good he is or can be.However, to hold down the number 10 role permanently for them, he will need to step up his game because the competition for that place is fierce in the Germany team.One player who is on his way back to full fitness and will certainly stake a claim to be part of that squad is Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala.He is regarded on a similar level to Wirtz, but a fractured fibula means he is out until the new year, although he will want his position back.This means Wirtz really must start to shine for Liverpool as, if not, he may find himself on the bench for his national team on the biggest stage.