Liverpool boss says Florian Wirtz is 'already elite' but predicts even higher ceiling

Liverpool boss says Florian Wirtz is 'already elite' but predicts even higher ceiling

Arne Slot has said Florian Wirtz is already 'elite' but has backed the German to get better and better in a Liverpool shirt.

Wirtz signed for Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in a then-record £116m record deal last summer. The midfielder has faced scrutiny this season, during a mixed debut season that has delivered five goals and three assists in thePremier League.

The 22-year-old produced a moment of quality during last weekend's win over Crystal Palace, scoring a late third with a brilliant strike at Anfield.

Slot said he has been pleased with the development of the summer signing this season, and believes Wirtz's fine finish against Palace was a sign of increased confidence.

Speaking ahead of this weekend's trip to Manchester United, Slot backed Wirtz to continue improving.

He said the Germany international is already an 'elite player' but one still capable of much more, as he continues adapting to the