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āWait and seeā: Frimpong backs Florian Wirtz to overcome early struggles at Liverpool
TL;DR
Jeremie Frimpong supports Florian Wirtz in overcoming his struggles at Liverpool. Wirtz has had a slow start with only four goals and four assists in 28 Premier League appearances since his Ā£116 million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.
Key points
- Jeremie Frimpong backs Florian Wirtz
- Wirtz has had a slow start at Liverpool
- He has four goals and four assists in 28 appearances
- Liverpool paid Ā£116 million for Wirtz
- Frimpong believes Wirtz will establish himself
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āWait and seeā: Frimpong backs Florian Wirtz to overcome early struggles at Liverpool
Jeremie Frimpong has backed Florian Wirtz to overcome his slow start and establish himself as a key player for Liverpool.
Wirtz has not lived up to expectations since his Ā£116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, particularly in the Premier League.
He has chipped in with just four goals and four assists in 28 top-flight appearances. He ranks fourth for just goal involvements in the Liverpool squad.
Having played alongside Wirtz in Leverkusen, Frimpong is confident the German midfielder will rediscover best form at Liverpool.
He told The Guardian: āI can only say this, if it wasnāt for Flo we wouldnāt have won the Bundesliga [undefeated] or the Cup [in 2024]. I know what he can do. He knows what he can do. Itās just for you guys to wait and see.
āLook, heās just so good on the ball, so comfortable. He hasnāt got my speed but he is fast because of how his mind works.Iāve seen it. I know itās there and Iāve seen him do it at the highest level.
āAt Leverkusen, it was like this: when we needed a goal, he was there. When we need something to happen, when we needed to win, he was there. He makes it happen.ā
Wirtzās debut campaign in the English top-flight has not been totally disappointing. He has created 50 chances from open play, a tally only bettered by .
Q&A
What challenges is Florian Wirtz facing at Liverpool?
Florian Wirtz is struggling to meet expectations, contributing only four goals and four assists in 28 Premier League matches.
How much did Liverpool pay for Florian Wirtz?
Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz for Ā£116 million from Bayer Leverkusen last summer.
What did Jeremie Frimpong say about Florian Wirtz's performance?
Jeremie Frimpong expressed confidence that Florian Wirtz will overcome his early struggles and become a key player for Liverpool.
