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The new Kevin De Bruyne? Florian Wirtz is beginning to live up to the hype at Liverpool

The Statesman Kolkata

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February 06, 2026

Florian Wirtz took time to catch fire at Liverpool.

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Now he’s cooking.A run of six goals in 10 games has blown away concerns that the Germany international couldn't handle the hustle and bustle of the Premier League. It has also shone a light on the level of expectation on players in England’s top flight and the demand for immediate success.

The spotlight was on Wirtz fromthe moment he completed a move from Bayer Leverkusen last summer for a fee that could rise to $156 million. One of the hottest prospects in Europe, Manchester City was reportedly another of his suitors.

But he chose Premier League champion Liverpool and was part of a spectacular $500 million spending spree by the Merseyside club as it reshaped its title-winning attack with the additions of Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool was installed as the title favorite but things haven't gone to plan for coach Arne Slot.

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