Florian Wirtz has responded defiantly on Instagram following Liverpool\u2019s seventh defeat of the season.<\/p>\n
The Reds suffered a 3-0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, a result that dropped them to eighth in the Premier League table. After the match, Gary Neville was critical of Wirtz\u2019s display, claiming the 22-year-old \u201clooked like a little boy\u201d when up against Pep Guardiola\u2019s dominant midfield.<\/p>\n
Since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in a \u00a3116 million deal last summer, the German international has struggled to find his footing at Anfield, going 16 matches without a goal under Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
A message of determination
\nOn Monday night, Wirtz took to his Instagram story to share a powerful response. Posting a photo of himself playing in the heavy Manchester rain, Liverpool\u2019s No.7 wrote a simple but determined three-word message: \u201cWe keep going!\u201d<\/p>\n
Still much more to come from Wirtz
\nThe young midfielder is clearly aware of the growing criticism surrounding his performances, some of which many fans feel has been overly harsh. While supporters would have hoped to see him open his goal account by now, his effort and commitment on the pitch can\u2019t be questioned\u2014especially after his standout display in Liverpool\u2019s recent victory over Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
For now, Wirtz\u2019s attention turns to international duty with Germany as they look to secure World Cup qualification under Julian Nagelsmann. Success with his national team could give him the perfect boost heading back to Merseyside, where he\u2019ll be eager to rediscover his best form.<\/p>\n
Liverpool fans haven\u2019t yet witnessed the full potential of their new No.7, but Wirtz\u2019s message makes one thing clear\u2014he\u2019s determined to silence his critics and prove his worth in a red shirt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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