Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has backed midfielder Florian Wirtz to come good for the club, explaining that the timing of his move was unfortunate. The Germany coach oversaw his first game in charge of the team last week, with Wirtz absent from the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.
Klopp spoke ahead of his first home game against Greece, explaining the situation around 23-year-old midfielder Wirtz. He pointed out that the German joined in the same summer that Diogo Jota passed away in heartbreaking fashion, meaning that he joined a club that was mourning and had football in a secondary position.
