Florian Wirtz questioned over expectations after Liverpool win over Brighton

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Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has responded to questions about the criticism surrounding his performances for the club.

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The 23-year-old played 65 minutes in Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton but did not register a goal or assist.

Wirtz continues to face scrutiny from some observers who believe he has yet to meet expectations, particularly given the size of the fee Liverpool paid for him.

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Liverpool signed the Germany international from Bayer in the summer of 2025 for 125m euros.