Florian Wirtz's difficult start at Liverpool has prompted former players to question his future, with Dietmar Hamann suggesting the club could eventually 'pull the plug' on the record signing. The 23-year-old has registered only one assist this season and was involved in just one of the team's seven goals across their last seven matches in all competitions.
Jamie Carragher was scathing about the German's performance in the recent 1-0 win over Bournemouth. "That was one of the poorest I've ever seen him in a Liverpool shirt," Carragher said. Dietmar Hamann, another former Red, echoed the concern, stating the situation looks like a 'huge misunderstanding'. Hamann believes Liverpool will terminate the deal if Wirtz's struggles continue, noting the player cost a lot of money and has performed poorly.
Germany manager Andi Iraola offered a more measured view, pointing out that Wirtz improved in the second half of his recent appearance, finding better positions to receive and turn. The scrutiny on Wirtz is intensified by Jurgen Klopp's dual role as Liverpool manager and new head coach of the German national team. Hamann said he is interested to see how Wirtz performs for Germany under Klopp during the upcoming international break.
Liverpool currently sit sixth in the Premier League with nine points from five games, six points behind leaders Manchester City. Their next fixture is a key home clash against City on 11 October, a match that will test Wirtz's development under intense pressure.
First reported at Daily Mirror Football
