Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has described Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz as an intelligent player.
Wirtz, who rose rapidly at Bayer Leverkusen with 18 goals and a Player of the Season award during their unbeaten domestic double in 2023–24, has found life more challenging in England following his big-money summer transfer.
Speaking in a press conference, Nagelsmann addressed the criticism Wirtz faced after his move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool.
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“That was a completely normal situation that affects a young player. He’s someone with emotions and first has to deal with facing criticism. At that intensity, it wasn’t justified,” he said.
“We grew even closer, had many good conversations where he really opened up. He’s intelligent and very open, and you get a lot back from talking to him.
“He can take a lot from this phase and come out stronger.”
