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What does Wirtz actually bring to Liverpool?

Florian Wirtz’s £116 million arrival at Liverpool has yet to match the early impact of comparable signings in the Premier League. In his first 39 league appearances, the German midfielder has averaged just 0.18 assists, 0.16 goals, and 2.2 chances created per 90—a performance that trails significantly behind peers like Kevin De Bruyne, Cole Palmer, and Martin Ødegaard during their own transitional seasons.

While Wirtz ranks in the 90th percentile for chances created among European top-five league attackers, his assist numbers remain below the 50th percentile, further widening the gap when compared to Ødegaard and Palmer, who both exceeded his output in the same timeframe at their new clubs. Even within Liverpool’s own squad, Wirtz does not feature in the top three for chances created per 90, raising questions about his immediate role in a team that has struggled to replicate the creative influence of past high-profile signings.

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