Jurgen Klopp gives honest assessment of Florian Wirtz's first season at Liverpool

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp has shared his World Cup hopes for Florian Wirtz and his former Liverpool players, backing the summer signing to become a standout player at the tournamentFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp(Image: PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp is confident that Liverpool attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz will develop into a "standout player" as he delivered a message to his former Reds ahead of the World Cup.Former Anfield manager Klopp has long been an admirer of Wirtz, who joined Liverpool under Arne Slot following a big-money switch from Bayer Leverkusen last summer.The 22 year old has, much like several of his teammates this season, struggled with inconsistent form and a challenging settling-in period, yet netted one goal and contributed to another as the Reds defeated Crystal Palace 3-1 at Anfield in the Premier League at the weekend.READ MORE: Liverpool warned about Chelsea regret after letting player go 'so cheap'READ MORE: Caoimhin Kelleher already being linked with transfer to major Liverpool rivalWirtz is anticipated to play a pivotal role for Germany in the upcoming World Cup, with the four-time champions aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since claiming the trophy in 2014.Klopp said: "I hope Flo Wirtz will have a fantastic, fantastic World Cup. I think he has everything you need to be a standout player."I don't want to put any pressure on the boy.

I really think he showed already how good he can be in a difficult season."Klopp, who currently serves as head of global football at Red Bull, will attend the tournament in North America in a punditry capacity for German television, alongside his role as global ambassador for Budweiser.Speaking to BBC Sport, Klopp expressed his desire to see his former Liverpool players shine on the biggest stage."I hope my players will have a great World Cup," he added. I mean, that must be one of the happiest moments in your life."I wish Virgil (van Dijk) will have a great tournament.

I really wish for Mo (Salah) that he will have a great tournament. I honestly wish that Sadio (Mane) will have a great tournament.