“Once-in-a-century talent” – Jurgen Klopp gives honest verdict on Florian Wirtz critics

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Jurgen Klopp has no concerns over “once-in-a-century talent” Florian Wirtz finding his feet at Liverpool, who the legendary manager admits are in an “unusual” run of form. Speaking to German outlet sport.de this week, Klopp gave his honest verdict on Wirtz’s start to life at his former club.

And that’s why such things are discussed there. 7 will be one of Liverpool’s most important players, particularly if Arne Slot finds the right role for him in his new system.

However the process is not exactly linear and there are many variables – not least, as Klopp points out, Liverpool’s current struggle for form. There is clearly a confidence that Wirtz can be become at least as influential as the likes of Robertson and Fabinho, with those in Germany able to assess his start with more patience than many Liverpool supporters.