Liverpool latest: Florian Wirtz gets harsh truth from team-mate as new signing can't catch break

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However, Wirtz has struggled to justify such a hefty price tag and one of his German colleagues has now commented on his difficulties. The ECHO brings you the latest news from Anfield including a summer signing's ongoing struggles and a star hinting at a contract update.Florian Wirtz receives message from Germany team-mateWirtz's impact since his £116m summer transfer from Bayer Leverkusen has been a talking point this season.

The German has yet to make his mark with a goal or assist in the Premier League, appearing somewhat out of his depth.However, another German who made the move to England over the summer, new Newcastle recruit Nick Woltemade, has indirectly told Wirtz that it will take time for him to adjust and that he is having more of an effect on matches than he has been credited for."For every player adjusting isn't easy. He has many touches and makes good plays."Giorgi Mamardashvili struggles persistGeorgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joined Anfield during the summer window and has been catapulted into the spotlight perhaps earlier than anticipated following Alisson's hamstring injury.During his appearances, Mamardashvili has displayed flashes of potential whilst also committing several errors.

He faced criticism for his contribution, or absence thereof, during Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United last month and conceded a spot-kick against City.Matters haven't improved for Mamardashvili whilst representing Georgia internationally either. This defeat crushed Georgia's World Cup aspirations and heaped further pressure on Mamardashvili.Ibrahima Konate opens up on contract situationFrench centre-half Ibrahima Konate remains one of Slot's preferred defenders at Anfield, though he has yet to commit to fresh terms with Liverpool.His existing deal expires in 2026.