Florian Wirtz
December 2025
Florian Wirtz has endured a muted start at Liverpool after a £116m switch from Bayer Leverkusen, registering no goals and five assists so far. Expectations were huge after his record-breaking move, but his early form fell short of the hype around his arrival. Arne Slot has adjusted how Liverpool handle Wirtz, easing the pressure by shifting focus from price tag to long-term integration. The club are giving him protection, patience and a clearer role in attack, aiming to help him build rhythm and confidence through gradual progression.