Gary Lineker Supports Florian Wirtz Despite Slow Liverpool Start
Florian Wirtz has experienced a sluggish beginning to his Liverpool career, but Gary Lineker remains confident in the German international's potential to succeed at Anfield.
Wirtz's Transfer and Initial Challenges
Liverpool made a significant investment by signing the talented German from Bayer Leverkusen for a then-British record fee of £116 million. Despite this, Wirtz has yet to score or assist in the Premier League and was recently named on the bench for a 2-0 victory against Aston Villa.
Expert Opinions on Wirtz's Potential
- Gary Lineker recognizes Wirtz as "really good at football" and believes his past performances indicate future success.
- Micah Richards considers Wirtz
The Mirror — 2025-11-03