Arne Slot on Florian Wirtz’s adaptation to Liverpool life because the Reds put together to face Actual Madrid within the Champions League(Picture: PA)
Arne Slot says Florian Wirtz’s adaptation to life at Liverpool is comprehensible given the step up in depth from the Bundesliga to the . And the Reds boss believes the Germany worldwide may look to as inspiration in his efforts to show himself in England after his big-money transfer from Bayer Leverkusen over the summer season.
joined the Reds for a payment that would rise to £116m in June however has up to now discovered it tough stamping his class on proceedings, with Slot’s facet shedding 4 of the final 5 within the Premier League.
The 22-year-old, who’s up to now with out a objective or help within the league, got here off the bench because the and could possibly be recalled when the Reds host Actual Madrid within the on Tuesday.
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Slot insists he’s proud of what the No.7 has contributed up to now and has no issues in regards to the attacking midfielder ultimately making the grade at .
“You possibly can say he [has only] began one of many final 4 however you can even say he is began eight, 9, 10 or 11 already this season,” Slot mentioned.
“I’ve mentioned this rather a lot, it isn’t getting used as an excuse however simply how it’s, many instances we’ve to play three video games in seven days with solely two days’ relaxation in between.
“For a participant who comes from a distinct league – which is an excellent league by the way in which – 9 out of 10 individuals would agree the Premier League is a little more intense, particularly in all of the video games.
“For those who take a look at that then he already performed so much.
“He has had his influence in a variety of video games however has been unfortunate with the tip product both by himself or his team-mates.
“For me, he precisely introduced what we anticipated, a participant who created so much for the crew.
“He could have his objectives however I don’t suppose it comes as a shock to anybody that should you’re 22 or 23 and are available to a distinct league that you just would possibly want a while to regulate to that depth should you play each three days, with solely two days’ relaxation in between.
“Earlier than, Ryan Gravenberch was sitting right here (within the press convention) and it took him some time to regulate to the depth, perhaps even longer than it’s going to take Florian.”
