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Florian Wirtz has endured a sluggish begin to life within the Premier League since becoming a member of Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen.
Wirtz was absent from the motion as Liverpool defeated Southampton 2-1 within the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, 23 September.
In the meantime, the attacking midfielder appeared in its place when the Reds defeated native rivals Everton 2-1 of their final Premier League recreation.
The 22-year-old has did not make a objective contribution since producing an help when Liverpool have been overwhelmed by Crystal Palace within the Neighborhood Protect in August.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge thinks Florian Wirtz made a mistake becoming a member of Liverpool
Wirtz’s arrival was one in all a number of high-profile summer season acquisitions accomplished by Arne Slot, whereas Liverpool signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on switch deadline day.
The Sweden worldwide notched his first objective for the Anfield membership in opposition to Southampton, a feat Wirtz is but to realize.
Talking to German outlet SportBild [24 September]former Bayern Munich Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge stated: “I’ve to truthfully say, I nonetheless really feel sorry for Florian Wirtz as a result of I consider the participant can be higher off at Bayern Munich than at Liverpool.”
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Earlier than the previous Leverkusen star joined Liverpool, Bayern Munich had pursued a deal for Wirtz.
Bavaria Munich So Missed Out on Nick Woltemade
Liverpool weren’t alone in luring a Germany worldwide to the Premier League as a substitute of Bayern Munich in the summertime switch window.
Newcastle United signed Nick Woltemade, and Rummenigge has revealed the Bavarians have been additionally within the combine.
Rummenigge continued: “We might have signed Woltemade. However I additionally must say: FC Bayern can be smart to not take part in each monetary insanity.
“I’ve at all times stated: We wish sporting success, however please with severe and strong financing. We have now a prime crew. This yr once more.
“And if the three at present injured gamers (Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito) to return again quickly, then we’ll have an outstanding crew.“
A controversial perception from the previous Bayern Munich Chairman, and positively one neither Liverpool, nor Newcastle, will recognize.
