Wirtz, 22, is yet to score or provide an assist for Liverpool in a competitive game since his British record £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen.
That doesn’t quite tell the whole story, however, after the first six matchdays in the Premier League, no player from the English top-flight had created more chances in all competitions than Wirtz.
His Germany teammate and former Man City midfielder, Gundogan, has since leapt to the youngster’s defence, saying talk of a transfer flop is an ‘exaggeration.’
“With the high transfer fee for Flo, it was somehow clear that things could get very loud very quickly in England – unfortunately, that's the way the business works these days,” Gundogan told BILD.
“It's not Flo's fault that he cost so much. Nevertheless, it's understandable that people expect a lot from him.
“I would like to see a bit more in-depth analysis here – and not just focus on the bare assists and goals.
“Anyone who doesn't see Flo's outstanding quality really doesn't understand much about football. To call it a transfer flop already is completely exaggerated."