Premier League striker defends Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz amid growing criticism

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Florian Wirtz Latest News Florian Wirtz’s start to life at Liverpool has been anything but smooth. Woltemade hits back at critics over Florian Wirtz Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade, a fellow German international, has come to Wirtz’s defense, insisting that statistics don’t tell the full story.

But he’s doing very well,” Woltemade said. “On paper, you might not see the goals, but if you compare my games with his, he’s much more involved in play.” “I’ve probably been in the right spot three or four times, received the ball and scored – but he’s very active in the game, gets lots of touches and makes good plays.” The Newcastle forward, who has netted four Premier League goals this season, believes Wirtz’s contribution goes beyond numbers.

The Premier League isn’t a walk in the park Wirtz’s slow start has drawn comparisons to other foreign stars who took time to adapt to England’s pace and physicality. The pressure grew after Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City, where Wirtz struggled to find space under Pep Guardiola’s tactical press.