Jurgen Klopp's stance on Florian Wirtz struggles as Liverpool icon sends 'unusual' message

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Jurgen Klopp has backed Florian Wirtz to come good at Liverpool. 13:27, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Updated: 13:32, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Jurgen Klopp believes Florian Wirtz will come good at Liverpool (Image: PA)Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool boss, has defended Florian Wirtz amidst criticism over his Premier League performances.

He is convinced the German playmaker will come good at Liverpool if he is given time to adjust to English football."I don't have to worry about Florian Wirtz because his quality is so outstanding," said Klopp. If anyone's worried, you don't have to, you can stop."The playmaker has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League (Image: GETTY)Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has conceded that Wirtz will ultimately prove his worth but has previously argued that he disrupts the Reds' equilibrium when reflecting on his recent performances.It was put forward that Arne Slot has attempted to squeeze in too many of his fresh recruits and star players, which has affected the side's balance.Speaking after the defeat to Galatasaray, Carragher suggested that Wirtz should be dropped for the Chelsea clash - which he was, though he entered the fray at half-time in an attempt to guide the Reds past their opponents."There's a few problems there that he's [Arne Slot] got to fix - and it'll now be really interesting how he goes about it because he's spent a lot of money on certain players," said Carragher."But right now, I don't think the balance of the team is right, and the obvious one that stands out is Florian Wirtz.

He's got plenty of time to go as a Liverpool player. But, right now, I think he needs to come out of the team."Liverpool [should] get back to what they were last season and then go from there and try and build some confidence and build some defensive solidity because right now, it just looks a mess." Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.