Florian Wirtz has acknowledged that he is still finding his feet after a subdued beginning to life at Liverpool. The 22-year-old admitted the Premier League represents an adjustment and accepted that early expectations have made the opening weeks more challenging.<\/p>\n
Pressure intensified during the international break when German media criticised his role in a 2\u20130 defeat to Slovakia. Wirtz answered those critics with a high-quality strike that completed a 3\u20131 win over Northern Ireland. He celebrated by pointing to his ear, a gesture that appeared to address his detractors.<\/p>\n
After the match, RTL asked whether the move to England had taken its toll, and Wirtz offered a frank assessment. \u201cIt\u2019s another league, another type of football,\u201d Wirtz said of his slow start. \u201cI\u2019m happy to be there.\u201d When asked if he believes he will open his account for Liverpool soon, Wirtz added: \u201cI have no idea when I\u2019ll score my first goal, hopefully in the next game, but it will come at some point.\u201d<\/p>\n
Against Slovakia Wirtz struggled when used out on the left of Germany\u2019s attack, but he was returned to a more natural attacking midfield position for the Northern Ireland match. In that role he not only scored but created a game-high three chances and won more fouls than any other player on the pitch.<\/p>\n
Wirtz will hope to replicate that attacking midfield influence when Liverpool resume Premier League duties away at Burnley at the weekend. That fixture will represent his fifth appearance in a Reds shirt and offers another chance to find consistency in a new league.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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