Hoeneß Criticizes Liverpool Over Wirtz Situation
Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, has expressed disappointment over Florian Wirtz’s transfer to Liverpool. Wirtz, a German national player, was a long-standing target for Hoeneß. Despite a good relationship with Wirtz’s father and advisor, Hans-Joachim, the 22-year-old chose Liverpool over Bayern.
Wirtz’s Liverpool Struggles
Since his transfer to Liverpool, Wirtz’s performance has been underwhelming. As of early December, he has not scored a goal in 17 competitive matches. The team has faced significant challenges, struggling in their league campaign and risking the stability of head coach Arne Slot.
In a recent match against West Ham United, Liverpool achieved a 2-0 victory, providing a much-needed boost. Wirtz returned from a muscle injury and played a significant role in the starting lineup, though he managed no goal or assist before being substituted.
Hoeneß Critiques Liverpool’s Spending
Hoeneß has been vocal about Liverpool’s extensive financial investments. He stated that the club has spent approximately €500 million but is having a disastrous season. He criticized the team’s strategy of signing numerous superstars, suggesting it has led to a lack of team cohesion.
- “Liverpool must soon play with five balls, as the stars do not want to share,” Hoeneß remarked.
- He referenced Wirtz’s struggles, implying he is overshadowed by established stars like Mo Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Future Prospects for Harry Kane
Hoeneß also discussed Harry Kane’s situation at Bayern. The club expects Kane to fulfill his contract until 2027. Discussions regarding a possible contract extension are anticipated to begin next year.
Kane, the team’s top scorer, has reportedly ruled out an early departure from Bayern. However, he has an exit clause of €65 million that could be triggered by the end of January 2026.
