Ahead of the big game at Manchester City, Florian Wirtz sees a positive trend not only at Liverpool FC, but also for himself. Will the performance against Real Madrid mark a double turnaround?
Whether this is an indication that Florian Wirtz will also be in the starting lineup on Sunday remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it speaks well for the new signing from Leverkusen that Liverpool FC allowed him to make a few statements on its website the day before the top match at Manchester City.
“I spoke to my teammates, of course, and they told me it would be a tough game,” Wirtz explains ahead of his debut against ManCity. Having impressed as a starter in Tuesday’s 1-0 home win against Real Madrid in the Champions League after several substitute appearances, he has a good chance of starting this game.
“First and foremost, I just enjoyed playing because I wasn’t sure if I would play,” he said, looking back on the match against Los Blancos, where he experienced the “craziest atmosphere since I’ve been here.” “We had the right mentality from the start and were good in the challenges.” That also applied to Wirtz himself, who gave his all on the left side with and against the ball and earned extra praise from teammate Dominik Szoboszlai, among others.
“Of course, the numbers aren’t there yet, but…”
“I can play in the middle, at number ten or on the left,” says the 22-year-old dispassionately in the debate about his best position. “I just play in the position the coach asks me to.” Because Szoboszlai recently moved back into central midfield and impressed there, Wirtz will probably remain on the left for the time being.
The national team player sees not only the Reds (“We’re back”) but also himself on the right track, even though he is still waiting for his first scoring point in the Premier League. “I think I already have a good connection with my teammates on the pitch. Of course, the numbers aren’t there yet, but I just try to do my best in every game and I’m happy that I can create some chances.”
