“It’s time I give up on him and move to another player because he has refused to produce results. I’ll just have to offload him next transfer window” – Liverpool manager Arne Slot has issued a major statement regarding Florian Wirtz, coinciding with a significant step being taken by a key Reds player.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that summer signing Florian Wirtz has been on a specialized regimen to increase his muscle mass, aiming to meet the Premier League’s physical challenges.

Slot expressed his approval of the German midfielder’s recent form as Liverpool prepare for their upcoming match against Tottenham, seeking to extend their unbeaten streak to six games.

While Wirtz is still awaiting his first official Premier League goal, his influence has grown, notably contributing to an own goal in the recent draw with Sunderland.

Following his high-profile transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, the 22-year-old has delivered promising performances in victories over West Ham and Brighton.

Slot acknowledged that Wirtz initially found it difficult to adapt to the league’s intensity but has shown clear progress, attributing part of this to a dedicated physical development program that has reportedly added over 2.5 kilograms of muscle.

The coach highlighted specific moments from the Brighton match where Wirtz effectively used his strength to shield the ball and initiate attacking moves, indicating his growing comfort on the pitch.

Slot emphasized that adaptation comes from consistent match exposure rather than just gym work, stating that regular game time is essential for Wirtz and other players to build the necessary resilience for a full Premier League campaign.