Former football star Wesley Sneijder has issued a strong warning to Florian Wirtz ahead of the Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Liverpool, cautioning the young German about a worrying trend in his development.<\/p>\n
Wirtz under scrutiny: Sneijder\u2019s blunt message to Liverpool\u2019s new signing<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can perform well in your home country, but things can get tricky abroad. Dutch and German players often struggle to adapt, and I see that now with Florian Wirtz,\u201d Sneijder said in an interview with AdventureGamers.com.<\/p>\n
Liverpool spent around \u20ac125 million to bring the 22-year-old from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, but he\u2019s yet to live up to expectations\u2014recording just three assists and no goals in 15 appearances.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you arrive as a big star, you must immediately prove why the club invested in you. If you don\u2019t, they\u2019ll quickly lose interest,\u201d Sneijder warned. \u201cAt a club like Liverpool, there\u2019s no time to settle slowly. He needs to deliver now, or it could be over for him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sneijder added, \u201cHe was a big name in Germany, but he still has to prove he can be one internationally. It\u2019s about using him in positions where he can shine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola expressed his delight at managing his 1,000th game against Liverpool, calling it \u201ca perfect occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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