It was news to Germany's Serge Gnabry this week when it was put to him that Florian Wirtz was experiencing some teething problems at Liverpool. The Bayern Munich winger was speaking at a press conference to preview die Mannschaft's World Cup qualifier with Luxembourg on Friday night when he was asked about Wirtz's general adaptation to life on Merseyside.

“We all try to help each other as team-mates, especially the ones in a difficult situation,” Gnabry said.

“[But] I don’t have the impression that Flo is not doing well. He’s laughing and training well.

"Nobody doubts his qualities, and he shouldn’t either. Give the guy some time, it was a big move – but he has huge qualities and...