Rudi Voller, the 1990 World Cup winner, has leapt to Florian Wirtz’s defence, expressing frustration at the scrutiny the Liverpool playmaker has faced over the past year.
Voller told German outlet Bild: “He’s been over there for a year now, and the English media are even more critical. I see a player who is doing everything he can to bring his exceptional qualities to the pitch in England as well. Flo is still young, and he’s simply world-class! I know he’ll be very important, a key player for our national team.”
The backing comes as Wirtz continues to face criticism from some quarters, including suggestions from pundits that he should be dropped. However, both manager Andoni Iraola and Germany boss Jurgen Klopp have insisted the 23-year-old contributes far more than his recent performances suggest.
Wirtz came off the bench in Germany’s 1-0 loss to Greece on Sunday and will feature in upcoming Nations League fixtures against Serbia and Greece before returning to Liverpool for clashes with Manchester City and Arsenal.
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