Germany legend Philipp Lahm has backed Florian Wirtz to be a success at Liverpool.
Writing in his column for The Guardian, Lahm said he saw enough against Arsenal to convince him that the 22-year-old will adapt to English football:
“It takes time to fit into a team. This is especially true for a player who makes a difference. So far, he is getting into his groove and adapting to the pace and intensity of the Premier League. He passes the ball early, which gives him increasing confidence and allows him to gradually take more risks.”
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“In the first half against Arsenal, what caught the eye was Wirtz as a team player, and in the second half, his brilliance. He played razor‑sharp passes, took the ball superbly with his right foot in the penalty area and shot with his left. With him, his team became stronger and won. Wirtz’s qualities are becoming increasingly apparent at Liverpool.”
The Liverpool star’s teamwork and passing range
As Lahm mentions, the two positives from the German display versus Arsenal were his work ethic and his passing in the final third.
Of course, after 0 goals and 1 assist after 3 matches, fans will be wondering when Wirtz will have an impact on the scoresheet, but there is a feeling that it will come sooner rather than later.
Wirtz has spoken out about the adaptation process
The attacking midfielder was asked about his slow start whilst away with Germany and he made it clear that he isn’t overly concerned:
“It’s another league, another type of football. I’m happy to be there… I have no idea when I’ll score my first goal, hopefully in the next game, but it will come at some point.”
Wirtz has been involved in some high-intensity games against Bournemouth, Newcastle and Arsenal, and supporters will be hoping that the game versus Burnley, where he should get more space, will be a platform for him to showcase his best football.
Read more about the Liverpool First Team Squad for 2025/26 here