‘He can play better’ — Should Liverpool expect more from Florian Wirtz next season?

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Florian Wirtz has had a mixed first season at Liverpool, scoring seven goals and providing ten assists in 46 matches. Experts believe he can improve significantly next season.

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Florian Wirtz chose Liverpool over Bayern Munich last summer.
He scored seven goals and ten assists in 46 games this season.
Experts expect him to improve significantly next season.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Florian Wirtz of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 25, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Last summer, Florian Wirtz had a life-changing decision to make — Liverpool or Bayern Munich. Ultimately, Wirtz chose Liverpool and has not had a banner first season at Anfield. Wirtz has seven goals and 10 assists in 46 games across competitions, but has just never fully hit his stride this season. To Markus Babbel, that should have been expected. “It’s a different league. I had the same problem when I came to England. It’s a different sport. It’s faster. It’s harder. There are so many top players there. And it doesn’t matter if you’re Florian Wirtz; [other players] will have no respect for you. They’re kicking you. They’re trying to do everything they can to stop him from bringing his skills onto the pitch. Of course, it took a while. I would say it took until December or the beginning of January, but then he started to perform,” Babbel told GGFN’s Nick Hartland. “I still believe that Liverpool will have a lot of fun with him because he is a fantastic player. The first season is, of course, not the best. He can play better, but there’s been a big improvement from him, and he’s learnt a lot. And next season you’ll see a top-class Florian Wirtz.” Wirtz will get a chance to get on the right track this summer at the World Cup, but one cannot help, but wonder how things would be different if he had made the jump to Bayern Munich instead of Liverpool — for the player and both teams. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

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What were Florian Wirtz's stats in his first season at Liverpool?

Florian Wirtz scored seven goals and provided ten assists in 46 games across all competitions during his first season at Liverpool.

Why did Florian Wirtz choose Liverpool over Bayern Munich?

Florian Wirtz chose Liverpool over Bayern Munich last summer, although the article does not specify the exact reasons for his decision.

What improvements are expected from Florian Wirtz next season?

Experts believe that Florian Wirtz will show significant improvement next season, showcasing his potential as a top-class player.

‘He can play better’ — Should Liverpool expect more from Florian Wirtz next season?

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