In a Sky Sports program, former Everton defender Lescott talked about Wirtz, who joined Liverpool this summer for a transfer fee of up to 116 million pounds. Wirtz's performance in the Premier League has so far failed to meet expectations. Lescott said that although it is too early to draw conclusions about Wirtz, if Leverkusen is willing to refund the money at the end of the season, Liverpool will definitely not refuse.
Lescott said: "I haven't been impressed by Wirtz's performance. If Liverpool can get back the money they spent from Leverkusen at the end of the season, they will definitely do so. Of course, we can't judge him based on just the few games he has played so far, but he should have a decisive performance in at least one of the games. For me, that game should be against Burnley."
"If you are an attacking player, first of all Transfer fee aside, I shouldn't take you off when the team needs goals. You should be the player who can create opportunities and make a difference. I hope to see at least one moment where I think, 'Oh, this guy has something.' Now, I haven't seen that moment and there is no sign that it will happen."
Although Wirtz has not scored or assisted yet, the number of opportunities he has created this season is still considerable. Liverpool coach Slott still trusts him and continues to start him. And he also received the support of former Liverpool coach and compatriot Klopp.
Klopp believes that the outside discussion of Wirtz has been seriously exaggerated, and believes that Wirtz will eventually prove the doubters wrong.
Klopp said: "I am not worried about Wirtz at all, because his ability is so good. Everything is fine, everyone knows this. The current discussion has indeed been exaggerated. Liverpool has recently lost three consecutive games. This situation is indeed rare, but in life, such fluctuations are also normal."
"Because of this, this type of The topic will be discussed. I have been in the center of this kind of public opinion long enough, and I can tell you: no one really cares about the content of the public discussion. It is not a big deal, everything will be fine. If anyone is worried about it, it will be fine. "