Micah Richards predicts what would’ve happened if Florian Wirtz had joined Man City not Liverpool

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Wirtz would have thrived under Guardiola – Richards The most baffling thing about Wirtz’s poor performances for Liverpool is that he is clearly an exceptionally talented player. Whether you put Szoboszlai in there or whether it’s the energy of a Milner or a Henderson, that’s where they’ve been good, Liverpool.” Should Wirtz have joined Man City?

Obviously, it is impossible to say how things really would have played out had Wirtz moved to City in 2025, but it is safe to assume that he would have found things easier. For a direct comparison as to how his life at City could have gone, it is obvious to look at Rayan Cherki, who was Liverpool’s back-up target for Wirtz.

As he showed the Reds by scoring a lovely goal last Sunday, Cherki has been having a blast at the Etihad Stadium, and as Wirtz is arguably an even better player, he would surely have done the same. So, while they may have been a better short-term option for Wirtz, if he can stick it out and come through the other side at Liverpool, the Reds will still hopefully be the right choice in the bigger picture.