Florian Wirtz says he feels far better prepared for his second season in the Premier League, having spent his debut campaign adjusting to English football's demands.
The playmaker joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen last summer in a £116m deal, quickly becoming one of the club's marquee signings. According to BBC News, Wirtz described himself as "more ready" and "really excited" heading into the new season, reflecting on the lessons learned during his first year at Anfield.
Wirtz endured a period of adaptation as he adjusted to the pace and physicality of the Premier League, but the German international still managed to make his mark, scoring seven goals in his debut campaign. Now settled into life at Liverpool and more familiar with the league's rhythm, he appears confident of building on that foundation.
With expectations high following his big-money move, Wirtz's comments suggest optimism that he can take his performances to another level as Liverpool look to push forward on multiple fronts this season.