Is Florian Wirtz truly a complete flop?

01/10/2025 10:15:00 pandatv

Following a series of late-game wins, Liverpool has now hit a rough patch, suffering back-to-back defeats in every tournament. Whether Liverpool wins or loses, their costly acquisition Florian Wirtz continues to be quiet.

Liverpool traveled to Turkey aiming to secure a victory to strengthen their position in the group Champions League. However, their performance against Galatasaray only brought deep disappointment to their fans. The match ended with a 1-0 score in favor of the Turkish side, marking The Kop’s second consecutive loss across all competitions.

Amid this gloomy picture, Florian Wirtz stood out in a negative way. Expected to be the new playmaker filling Liverpool’s missing link, Wirtz was given a full 90-minute start. Yet, he completely disappeared on the field. No goals, no assists, no decisive moves—Wirtz was like a “ghost” in the Reds’ attacking play.

According to FotMob statistics, the German midfielder earned only a 6.5 rating, one of the lower scores among Liverpool players last night. This is even more alarming given that Wirtz lost the most duels on the pitch, failing 9 times. This indicates not only a lack of effectiveness in creating chances but also an inability to show the physical strength needed to withstand pressure in the Champions League midfield, which demands both technique and stamina.

Florian Wirtz hoàn toàn bất lực trước hàng thủ của Galatasaray (Ảnh: AP). — Florian Wirtz was completely powerless against Galatasaray’s defense (Photo: AP).

In fact, Wirtz’s disappointing form is not new from the Galatasaray match. Since the start of the season, he has played 8 official games for Liverpool in the Premier League and Champions League without scoring or assisting. The situation is even more disheartening as his only contribution was a single assist in the Community Shield. Excluding that match, the midfielder once hailed as the “German football prodigy” is currently on a completely dry streak statistically.

Given the huge transfer fee, Wirtz’s inability to adapt immediately can be somewhat understood. However, going 8 matches without making a clear impact is too much for fans to bear. At a time when the team needs a creative spark, the fact that their most anticipated player is “missing” only increases the pressure on coach Arne Slot.

Liverpool’s previous newcomers, from Andy Carroll to Naby Keita, were labeled “flops” for failing to meet expectations. Now, Florian Wirtz faces the risk of joining that unfortunate list if he does not improve soon. Top-level football waits for no one, especially in demanding environments like the Premier League and Champions League.

Florian Wirtz là ‘quả bom xịt’ đúng nghĩa? 714186 — Florian Wirtz has been silent for 8 matches; he needs to quickly rise to justify his value at Liverpool.

Liverpool requires Wirtz to prove his true worth, not only to justify the massive transfer fee but also to revive a squad showing signs of decline. Otherwise, the name Florian Wirtz may soon be associated with “failure” at Anfield, a scenario no supporter wants to see.

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