German defender Philipp Troy has expressed his admiration for Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz following their training sessions with the national team, lauding the exquisite technique and remarkable ability of his compatriot to navigate through pressure effortlessly.
In an honest conversation with Bild, Troy recalled his first experience on the same pitch as the talented playmaker, noting that Wirtz’s exceptional class was evident from the very first touch. The Freiburg defender highlighted the overwhelming level of intellect and ball control that the Merseysiders' midfielder possesses, which can be intimidating for opponents:
When he accelerates, it sometimes feels like he’s playing against a youth team. He finds such solutions that make you wonder: how does he even do that?
In the summer of 2025, Liverpool's hierarchy took the bold step of splashing out around £125 million on Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, plus significant performance-related bonuses, to secure one of the most gifted creative midfielders in Europe. Although the British press and pundits have regularly scrutinised the 23-year-old for his challenging adaptation to the physicality of the Premier League, Wirtz finished his debut season with the Reds by scoring seven goals and providing ten assists across all competitions. The glowing endorsement from his Germany teammate only serves to reaffirm the immense natural talent that Liverpool invested such record figures in.
