Florian Wirtz’s slow adaptation to life at Liverpool has sparked plenty of debate — and now, his father has stepped in to defend him following Arsene Wenger’s recent comments.The young German playmaker, who joined Liverpool in a massive £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer, has yet to fully light up Anfield as expected. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Wirtz is still searching for his first Premier League goal, having registered only three assists across all competitions.But his father, Hans Wirtz, insists there’s no reason for panic. Speaking to Bild, he expressed confidence in his son’s progress and attitude:> “We’re perfectly happy with how things are going. The pace and intensity in the Premier League are incredible. It’s normal for a player to need time to adjust to such a fast and demanding environment.”Hans went on to note the difference in tactical styles between Germany and England, explaining that the Premier League’s focus on speed and transitions can take time for players to fully adapt to.However, not everyone shares that patience. Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger delivered a brutal assessment, suggesting Liverpool’s decision to sign Wirtz disrupted their balance in midfield.> “When they started Wirtz, they destroyed their midfield,” Wenger claimed. “They had a strong trio with Gravenberch, Mac Allister, and Szoboszlai — but taking Dominik out for Wirtz changed everything.”The Frenchman believes Liverpool were forced to move Wirtz into a wide role just to avoid unbalancing the team’s structure.Despite the criticism, Hans Wirtz remains optimistic that his son will soon silence the doubters — especially with a huge clash against Manchester City coming up this weekend.He concluded:> “Florian is a quick learner. Once he fully adapts, people will understand why Liverpool believed in him.”As the pressure builds, all eyes will be on Anfield to see whether Wirtz can finally make the statement performance fans have been waiting for. 👀🔥
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