It’s clear from watching Florian Wirtz that he hasn’t yet shown his full potential at Liverpool — and the numbers prove it.
The summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen is still waiting for his first goal or assist in the Premier League after 11 matches. According to Opta Analyst, Wirtz has created 16 chances and taken 12 shots, yet has 0 goals and 0 assists to his name.
In fact, the German midfielder currently leads the league for most shot involvements without a single goal contribution — a statistic no player would want.
While there have been moments where Wirtz has looked lively and somewhat unlucky, Liverpool fans are understandably worried about his lack of end product. Still, it seems unfair to pin the blame solely on him. The team as a whole has been struggling across the pitch.
Mohamed Salah, for instance, has seen his form drop sharply compared to last season, managing just four goals and two assists in 11 league games. Alexander Isak’s injury troubles have also limited him to a single goal across all competitions. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s shaky defence has added pressure on the attack to deliver.
On the bright side, Wirtz’s creativity and involvement in build-up play show promise, suggesting it’s only a matter of time before he starts producing.
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has come to his defence, insisting that Liverpool haven’t provided the ideal environment for him to thrive yet.
“Liverpool could help him by finishing more of the chances he creates,” Nagelsmann told Sky Sports. “They just don’t seem to want to put the ball in the net. To be honest, it’s not easy for Flo right now — the whole club isn’t as stable as it was last year, and that makes it harder for him to settle in.
“If you look at the game against Manchester City, Liverpool were second-best for most of it, so it’s tough for Flo to have a big influence. He just needs a bit more time — it’s normal for new players adjusting to the Premier League.”
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