Florian Wirtz's first season at Liverpool hasn't quite ignited the Premier League as many hoped, but a key voice from his past is urging for patience. His former Bayer Leverkusen teammate, Jeremie Frimpong, has publicly backed the young German maestro to overcome his early adaptation struggles and become a cornerstone at Anfield.

Following a monumental £116 million move last summer, Wirtz's league output—four goals and four assists in 28 appearances—has been modest. The transition to the pace and physicality of English football has proven challenging, a contrast to his more influential performances in the Champions League, where his creative stats have remained impressive.

Frimpong, however, speaks from a place of immense trust, having been part of Leverkusen's historic unbeaten double-winning side with Wirtz at its creative heart. "If it wasn’t for Flo we wouldn’t have won the Bundesliga or the Cup," Frimpong told The Guardian. "I know what he can do... It’s just for you guys to wait and see."

He praised Wirtz's unique footballing intelligence, describing a player whose speed of thought compensates on the pitch. "When we needed a goal, he was there. When we needed to win, he was there. He makes it happen."

While the current stats may not yet reflect his Bundesliga prowess, the underlying creative numbers—like ranking second in the Champions League for key passes per game—suggest the quality is simmering. The consensus is clear: given time to fully adapt, Florian Wirtz has all the tools to translate his world-class potential into consistent Premier League performances for Liverpool.