Why is Florian Wirtz struggling at Liverpool?

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool's £116 million signing, is yet to score or assist in the Premier League. Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has blamed Wirtz's teammates for not finishing the chances he creates, but data shows Wirtz is creating fewer high-quality chances than some of his Liverpool teammates.

How many chances has Florian Wirtz created for Liverpool?

Florian Wirtz has created 16 chances in 11 Premier League appearances this season, the second-highest in the league behind Arsenal's Bukayo Saka.

What is Nagelsmann's view on Wirtz's struggles at Liverpool?

Nagelsmann believes the "overall situation" at Liverpool this season has made it "much harder" for Wirtz to make an impact, and that the 20-year-old just needs "a little more time" to adapt to the Premier League.

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Liverpool's £116M Signing Struggles to Impress, Teammates Blamed

11 Nov

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Florian Wirtz yet to score or assist in Premier League
Liverpool manager blames teammates for not finishing Wirtz's chances
Wirtz creating fewer high-quality chances than some teammates

Liverpool's £116M Signing Struggles to Impress, Teammates Blamed

As of November 11th, 2025, Florian Wirtz, Liverpool's record £116 million signing, is yet to score a goal or provide an assist in the Premier League. The former Bundesliga Player of the Year has created 16 chances in 11 appearances, but his teammates have failed to convert them.

Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann has come to Wirtz's defense, shifting the blame onto Liverpool's frontline. "Maybe Liverpool could also help him out by scoring some of the chances he creates," Nagelsmann said this week. "That would be one idea because he does create a few chances. It is just that they somehow do not like to shoot the ball in from those chances."

However, the data tells a different story. While Wirtz is creating a high volume of chances, the quality of those opportunities is lower than four of his Liverpool teammates. According to expected assists (xA) metrics, Wirtz should have only provided one assist so far this season, suggesting he is a high-volume rather than high-caliber creator.