Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of approximately £115-116 million, but multiple reports indicate he had a difficult start at the club. According to major media sources, Wirtz struggled with the physicality and intensity of the Premier League compared to the Bundesliga, though the specific aspects he found most challenging remain unclear. His adaptation timeline and how Liverpool's coaching staff specifically helped him adjust are also not detailed in available reports.
According to Daily Mirror - Football, Florian Wirtz described his initial period as tough because he wanted to impact the team immediately, but he has accepted the process and is now feeling very good on a physical level and in England after a big change. Wirtz is now feeling good physically and in England, and believes he is improving, according to major media sources. His current statistics for Liverpool this season, such as goals, assists, and appearances, have not been disclosed, nor has a direct comparison to his key metrics at Bayer Leverkusen been provided.
I know that they paid a lot for me. I still think that I'm improving, it was a difficult start for me because I wanted to impact the team immediately. I have to accept it, I'm feeling very good now on a physical level. I'm feeling good in England now because this was a big change for me, now I'm trying to make the team better.
During the recent international break, Aftonbladet reports that Wirtz scored two goals and provided two assists for Germany in a 4-3 win over Switzerland, showcasing his growing confidence. According to The Independent - Main, Steven Gerrard described Wirtz as needing time to adapt due to the pace difference between England and Germany, but he believes the player will take the Premier League by storm next season after a strong pre-season. Gerrard emphasized that Wirtz must stay physically strong for the more robust league, though his talent has always been evident.
Liverpool's domestic season faced a setback as they lost 4-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup, ending their hopes for domestic silverware this year, according to major media sources. The team is now focusing on European competition, with multiple reports indicating they are preparing to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, where Wirtz's improved form could prove pivotal.
The biggest difference for me is the size of his body and his shape. I think Liverpool have prepared him better for the Premier League. I think when he's turned up he was very lightweight. But if you give this boy time and space, he’ll hurt you. He’s a match-winner, he’s a creator and he’s a No 9’s dream. He can get centre-forward’s a lot of chances. I want him to be more selfish. Sometimes, it’s as if he wants the assist more than the goal, but he’s got a lovely strike and lovely finish. I think next season's the season. He was always going to take a period of time to adapt. I's a big move and the pace of the game here in England's a lot different from Germany. I expect him to have a really strong pre-season off the back of a World Cup, and next year take this league by storm. He needs to stay physically strong because it's a more robust league, there's more duels, there's more physicality. But in terms of the talent, that's never not been there, because he did have the moments even when he wasn't playing well. The thing is now, the team are executing his chances, the scorers are finishing.