Both Micah Richards and Alan Shearer agree on Liverpool Target Florian Wirtz, and his potential inability to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League of the Bundesliga
Micah Richards and Alan Shearer both doubt whether Florian Wirtz will handle the physicality of the Premier League while Liverpool continues to insist on his signature. The German Maestro will be set up this month for a move to Anfield.
The 22-year-old playmaker Van Leverkusen has emerged as the next top goal for Arne Slot's League-title-winning Reds, who have already poached Jeremie Frimpong from the Bundesliga-outfit for a cut £ 30 million. Wirtz's transfer costs are the only thing that is currently postponing a deal that is being completed.
The German side has rejected each of Liverpool's bids insofar as it is said to have a British record transfer of more than £ 126 million.
When the German eventually arrives in England, experts and former pros Richards and Shearer agree that he may not be able to cope with the increased physicality of the top flight, while praising him as a special technical talent.
So far, Leverkusen have rejected two offers from the Reds for Wirtz, the newest in total £ 110 million, although another in particular is expected for the star who registered 16 goals and 13 assists in all competitions last year.
German Outlet Bild also reports that personal conditions will not be a problem, and Wirtz has already agreed a potential contract that will hold him on Merseyside until 2030.
In the light of such revelations and the increased probability that a deal will be reached soon, Richards and Shearer chew the fat over Wirtz and they agree that their only worries would be his youthful framework.
About the rest is the football podcast, Shearer asked to keep Richards together: “Is he that good micah?”
“He is exceptional,” replied the former defender of Manchester City. “It is clear that he has to do it in a competition that is more physical. That is my only doubt. It is my only doubt. Tactically he has it. Technically he has it.
“The way he manipulates the ball … He was a superstar from a young age, so that he can handle pressure. It's just, where does he fit in the system?
“Is he going to play in the role of Dominik Szoboszlai? Or will he play him on the left because he can do both, and to be honest, for £ 120 million he is worth every penny.”
Shearer then chimde and added: “I saw him a lot this season in the Champions League, and there is no doubt that he is a real, real talented player.
“It is a lot of money, but I think he will be a success. I would say the same in terms of the physical side of things. With technical skills and that everything is a very, very good player.”
Although Reds -Fans hope that an agreement will be reached soon, the former Leverkusen -sports director Rudi Voller admitted this week that it can 'take a while' until the details between the two parties have been smoothed out. Although he says that Wirtz is enthusiastic and will probably end a Liverpool player.