"For all the joy I get from being a soccer/football fan, one thing I could do without is how remarkably fickle its supporters can be. Players are hailed as heroes one week and written off the next. New signings barely have time to unpack their bags before being branded "flops," especially if they carry a hefty price tag and don't deliver instantly. Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid, Jack Grealish at City- the list is endless."
"Yes, goals and assists have seemingly become the be-all and end-all when judging attacking players today -and yes, Wirtz's tally still reads zero, which must change soon. But is that truly a reflection of his performances? If we look beyond goal contributions, Wirtz hasn't just excelled- he's led the entire Premier League in one of the most valuable attacking metrics, big chances created, with 21 to his name."
Soccer fans frequently swing between praise and contempt, quickly labeling players heroes or flops. New signings face intense impatience, especially when expensive and slow to impact. Florian Wirtz has not yet recorded a goal or assist for Liverpool in competitive matches. Wirtz tops the Premier League for big chances created with 21, tied with Jack Grealish. The high volume of clear opportunities created indicates goal contributions are likely to follow. Statistical evidence and on-field performance suggest a forthcoming offensive breakthrough for Wirtz after the international break. Fans' snap judgments risk overlooking sustained underlying quality.
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