Wirtz struggles at Liverpool but early to write off

The £116m playmaker has disappointed at Liverpool, but is it too soon to judge?

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What happened. Florian Wirtz signed for Liverpool in summer 2025 for £116m but has struggled to make the expected impact. Fans have debated how long he should be given, with a consensus of until Christmas.

• Wirtz was a key player in Bayer Leverkusen's 2023-24 double-winning team.
• Liverpool had a difficult season, and new arrivals like Wirtz struggled.
• Fellow nine-figure signing Alexander Isak also faced questions over his adaptation.

Wirtz has until Christmas to prove his worth at Liverpool, or difficult questions will be asked.

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