Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has made a bold claim regarding Florian Wirtz\u2019s future, hinting that the club\u2019s record signing could be loaned to Real Madrid as early as January.<\/p>\n
Wirtz made a high-profile switch from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool during the summer, but the German international has struggled to settle under new boss Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
Florian Wirtz tipped for possible January exit<\/p>\n
Despite his difficult start at Anfield, Real Madrid continue to be linked with Wirtz, and Hamann has suggested that a temporary move to Spain is not out of the question.<\/p>\n
Speaking to ESportsBets (via GOAL), the former Reds midfielder explained that football has changed, making once-unthinkable situations\u2014like top players going out on loan\u2014far more plausible. He referenced Philippe Coutinho\u2019s short-term move to Bayern Munich after his \u00a3140 million transfer to Barcelona as an example.<\/p>\n
Hamann said:<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past, top players never went on loan \u2014 it was only for those not getting game time. That changed when Coutinho went to Bayern a year after joining Barcelona for around \u00a3140 million. I wouldn\u2019t rule anything out in football today.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been reported that Xabi Alonso asked Real Madrid to monitor Wirtz\u2019s performances at Liverpool \u2014 and I can believe it. Alonso knows him well; Wirtz was vital to Leverkusen\u2019s league and cup success alongside Granit Xhaka. He\u2019s an exceptional player, but after about ten games, things haven\u2019t clicked yet. You can never say never.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hamann also drew parallels with Juan Sebastian Veron\u2019s brief spell at Manchester United, stressing that even world-class players can struggle to adapt to new environments.<\/p>\n
Why Wirtz is finding life difficult at Liverpool<\/p>\n
Wirtz\u2019s struggles stem largely from the tactical shift between his role under Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen and Slot\u2019s system at Liverpool.<\/p>\n
At Leverkusen, Wirtz thrived as a left-sided attacking midfielder in Alonso\u2019s 3-4-2-1 setup, dictating play and receiving constant service from teammates like Xhaka. The team revolved around him, giving him freedom to dictate tempo, dribble, and create chances.<\/p>\n
In contrast, at Liverpool he\u2019s been asked to perform a more disciplined, team-oriented role that emphasizes defensive pressing and off-the-ball movement. His touches per 90 minutes have dropped significantly, limiting his influence in possession.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the physical intensity of the Premier League has proven challenging. The 21-year-old has often been muscled off the ball \u2014 a typical adjustment hurdle for technical players arriving from the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n
Still, few doubt his ability. Wirtz remains one of Europe\u2019s most gifted young midfielders, and Real Madrid\u2019s continued interest underlines just how highly he is rated across the continent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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