I hate to break it to you, but the reason Florian Wirtz isn’t dominating headlines right now is pretty simple: he doesn’t play for Manchester United. Football coverage has a curious way of amplifying certain players while letting others slip under the radar, and right now, Wirtz is quietly suffering from that bias.
Imagine if it were a player like Sesko or Mbeumo who had cost a club over £100 million. Every single match where they failed to score or assist would be front-page news. Analysts would dissect their every touch, and social media would be buzzing with debates. Yet, because Wirtz plays for Liverpool—or perhaps because the spotlight is elsewhere—there’s barely a whisper.
Let’s cut to the chase: Wirtz was brought in for a record-breaking fee, and the expectation was clear—he was supposed to be the creative heartbeat of the team. The kind of player who can change games with a single pass or run. But as of now, the numbers tell a worrying story: zero Premier League goals, zero assists. For a player of his price tag, that’s hard to overlook.
High-profile signings always carry immense pressure, and Wirtz is no exception. Fans and pundits alike expect instant impact. The fact that he hasn’t delivered yet is feeding narratives he probably doesn’t deserve but is now facing nonetheless. Every game without contribution makes the weight of expectation heavier, and critics are starting to take notice.
It’s harsh, but the signs are there: if this drought continues, Wirtz risks being remembered not for his potential or skill but as a “007” signing—a blockbuster transfer that failed to hit the mark. Whether you want to accept it or not, that label could stick, and it’s a conversation that is quietly brewing among those who follow the Premier League closely.
Football is full of second chances, and Wirtz still has time to turn things around. But for now, the silence around his struggles is louder than any headline could ever be, proving once again that in the Premier League, perception often matters as much as performance.
