• Joe Brophy, Senior Features Writer

• Published: 16:36, 12 Oct 2025
• Updated: 16:36, 12 Oct 2025

Jürgen Klopp has described Florian Wirtz as a once-in-a-century talent amid continued scrutiny over his slow start to life at Liverpool.

The former Reds boss admits his old club are in an unusual run of poor form but insists he has no doubts over their £116.5million star.

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Wirtz is yet to register a goal contribution in the Premier League or Champions LeagueCredit: Getty

Wirtz has found himself under the microscope since he arrived at Anfield in June for what was then a British record transfer fee.

Prior to Liverpool's £125m capture of Alexander Isak on deadline day, Wirtz was the face of the club's eventual £446m summer splurge.

Two months into the season, the ex-Bayer Leverkusen star has endured criticism that he's been shoehorned into the Liverpool team.

The German hasn't scored or assisted in any of his Premier League or Champions League appearances in what has been a dull run of form.

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