Gary Lineker debunks £116m Liverpool worry with five-word Florian Wirtz verdict

Gary Lineker Supports Florian Wirtz at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz has had a slow start at Liverpool, but Gary Lineker remains confident in the German international's potential to succeed at Anfield. Lineker emphasized that Wirtz "is really good at football" and has demonstrated enough in the past to justify expectations.

Record Transfer and Current Performance

Liverpool began their summer transfer window by signing Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a British record fee of £116 million. Despite the high-profile signing, Wirtz has yet to score or assist in the Premier League. He was also a substitute during Liverpool's recent 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.

Expert Opinions on Wirtz's Future

Although Wirtz is facing growing pressure, both Lineker and Micah Richards believe he has the talent to thrive at Liverpool. Lineker described him as an “exceptional” talent, while Richards commented on the club’s investment:

“At the moment he is not up to speed for the Premier League, but he spent £100m on him, but 100% it was the right decision that he made.”

Richards added that while Liverpool have spent heavily, they have also lost key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, affecting the team's dynamics. He concluded:

“Liverpool now go back to what they did last season.”
Summary

Despite a quiet start, Wirtz's proven qualities and expert backing suggest he will eventually justify Liverpool's record investment and make a significant impact.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-03

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