Liverpool news: Florian Wirtz's response to critics as star's training behaviour speaks volumes

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Having commentated on the game, the Manchester United legend was discussing Wirtz's performance on the Gary Neville Podcast and said the attacking midfielder looked like a "little boy" during the game."We've been tip-toeing around him haven't we, for a few months, around the fact that he's young, coming to a new country," he said. "But he's £120million, you're going to have to stand up soon.

He's obviously got something."He's a really good player and technically fantastic, but he's been mauled out there today by [Matheus] Nunes and by others. He's £120m and he looked like a little boy out there.

According to German publication BILD, Wirtz has been taking no notice of Neville's comments given the rivalry that stems between Liverpool and Man United, illustrating the faith he has in himself to eventually come good.Ekitike's training behaviourHugo Ekitike has undoubtedly been Liverpool's best summer signing and despite scoring just one goal since late September, the Frenchman has impressed in his debut season in England.His early season form contributed to a first call-up to France's senior squad alongside Ibrahima Konate and the defender revealed just how determined the 23-year-old is to become a success for club and country.Speaking to Canal+, the 26-year-old revealed that it was a challenge he put forth to Ekitike that showed him the lengths he'll go to in order to fulfil his potential. In fact, we don't have to go to the gym, but it's better to go, because we're like 'summoned'."I look at him and for two seconds, I don't talk to him.