Florian Wirtz 'not fit for purpose' as Liverpool urged to cash in on transfer offer

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Florian Wirtz has been a major disappointment for Liverpool since his £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen. Florian Wirtz has struggled to find his best form at Liverpool (Image: Getty)Premier League pundit Simon Jordan has branded Florian Wirtz "not fit for purpose" amid his stuttering first 14 months at Liverpool.

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I'm not the best person to assess whether a player can change their direction of travel because of their physicality."But if all the things Danny suggests are absolutely prevalent to what Iraola's success is going to be, or not, then the player's not going to be fit for purpose, is he?"Jordan's remarks indicate Wirtz's market valuation has plummeted by approximately £30million since his arrival in England. Beyond the financial hit, offloading the No.10 for such a substantial loss at this stage would constitute a damaging indictment of Liverpool's recruitment strategy.Having delivered a goal or assist every 1.61 matches for Bayer Leverkusen, that figure has deteriorated to a direct goal contribution every three fixtures for the Reds.Wirtz, who commands £200,000 weekly at Anfield, has managed just a solitary assist across six appearances this campaign.Florian Wirtz struggled away at Bournemouth (Image: Getty)Despite his difficulties in England, Liverpool have maintained an unbeaten record in all competitions thus far this term.Iraola's backline has especially shown marked improvement since his appointment, although three draws from five Premier League matches fall short of the club's expectations.Considering the player's reported salary, securing a buyer immediately may well prove challenging regardless.