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Nagelsmann relies on Wirtz: This is how promotion in Liverpool should succeed!
Julian Nagelsmann is optimistic about Florian Wirtz's performance at Liverpool FC after a bumpy start to the season.
Nagelsmann relies on Wirtz: This is how promotion in Liverpool should succeed!
Florian Wirtz is under pressure at Liverpool FC. After a bumpy start in the Premier League, national coach Julian Nagelsmann hopes that the young offensive player will soon find his way back to his old form. Loud Radio Wuppertal Nagelsmann describes Wirtz as his club's “most important offensive player”, although his performances in the first games of the new season were rather average.
The move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool did not go as hoped for Wirtz, as he has not been able to have a direct influence on the games at his current club. However, Nagelsmann, who supported Wirtz in the press conference before the World Cup qualifiers in Slovakia, is confident. “It’s normal to get used to a new club,” said Nagelsmann Sports1.
The challenges of the Premier League
Wirtz, who recently scored an impressive free-kick goal in the World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland, is fighting against high expectations in Liverpool. Despite the strong performances of the team, which won the first three games of the season in the Premier League, Wirtz was not directly involved in any of the goals. This could be because Liverpool have spent a total of €483 million on the squad this season, making competition for playing time and influence on proceedings more intense.
In the last game against Arsenal FC, Wirtz had to leave the field due to cramps. The national coach appealed to him to take more risks and act offensively so that he can take on a leadership role in the absence of Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz. “I won’t be lenient because Wirtz is one of the most important players,” Nagelsmann stated clearly.
Looking into the future
The next game for Liverpool is on Sunday against Burnley FC. Nagelsmann is confident that Wirtz will improve in the coming games and that the spectators will see his good sides again. “He will have to gain self-confidence in Liverpool,” emphasizes the coach optimistically.
Wirtz is therefore required to get the curve in order to meet the demands. Fans are excited to see whether the young player can repay his coach's trust and establish himself as a key player in international business. It remains to be seen whether he takes the first step in that direction against Burnley on Sunday.