Struggling Liverpool star “stepping on the gas” with extra training sessions

Florian Wirtz’s Determination Reflects His National Team Spirit

The international break has arrived at an important moment for Liverpool, following three consecutive defeats that left questions hanging over their form. It provides not only a physical pause but also a chance for reflection and recovery, particularly for players juggling the demands of club and country. Among those making the most of the break is Florian Wirtz, whose commitment to both his National Team and his Prem adaptation has drawn attention in Germany.

Wirtz’s Work Ethic Impresses

According to German outlet BILD, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been putting in additional hours as he looks to rediscover the sharpness that once defined his performances. It was reported that he is “stepping on the gas” and that “after the session was officially over, Wirtz put in extra shifts with goal-scoring training and was also in the weight room again afterwards.”

His Germany teammate David Raum offered further insight from the national camp, saying: “The boy is hard-working, shows energy on and off the pitch. He was again one of the longest on the pitch today. We believe in the boy, we build him up here. But he knows himself what he can do.”

That level of application will be crucial as Wirtz seeks to re-establish himself both at Liverpool and within Julian Nagelsmann’s plans for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Germany’s Trust in Their Creative Star

Nagelsmann’s belief in Wirtz has not wavered despite his quieter start to life in England. Germany will face Luxembourg on 10 October in Sinsheim before travelling to Belfast to meet Northern Ireland three days later, and Wirtz is expected to feature prominently in both fixtures.

The focus for Nagelsmann and his staff appears to be nurturing Wirtz’s confidence and rhythm in a setting that allows him to play instinctively, something that has proved more difficult in his early Premier League experiences. Adapting to the speed, physicality, and spacing of English football takes time, particularly for players whose game is built around subtlety rather than sheer force.

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Support from Rudi Völler

Rudi Völler, DFB director and World Cup winner, recently came to Wirtz’s defence, recognising the challenges the midfielder faces while adapting to life at Anfield. “I deliberately watched a few Liverpool games with him: He does an incredible amount, runs a lot, sprints a lot, and also drops deep,” Völler said.

“But he doesn’t get passed to the way he was used to in Leverkusen or the national team. You have to work on that over the course of weeks and months,” he asserted.

Völler’s comments underline the growing understanding that adaptation to the Premier League can take time, even for prodigious talents. His faith in Wirtz remains absolute: “I know he’s not one of those divas in his position who stand still and hang their heads after missing three passes. Florian isn’t like that. He’s not only an exceptional footballer, but he also has a superb character. He’ll always give it his all from the first to the last minute, always going for it. He also has incredible running stats. He’ll prevail.”

Prem Adaptation and Mental Strength

Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s arrival has ushered in a new phase for the club, one that demands high energy and precision pressing. For Wirtz, still developing his understanding of that tactical framework, this period offers both a test and an opportunity. His technique and vision are undisputed, but the Premier League’s relentless pace has tested many before him.

His efforts with Germany show a footballer determined to refine every detail. The international stage could well serve as a bridge for him to transfer confidence back into domestic form. With faith from Nagelsmann, support from teammates, and patience from his club, Wirtz’s long-term potential remains immense.

If anything, these extra training sessions illustrate his understanding of what is required to succeed in the modern game: resilience, discipline, and humility. As Völler noted, he will “prevail” — and for both club and country, that belief may yet prove prophetic.