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Florian Wirtz explains Liverpool struggles after £116m transfer - 'I have to accept it'

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SportFootballLiverpool FCFlorian Wirtz has opened up on his difficult start to life at Liverpool, but the Germany international believes he is now a better player for the experience at AnfieldFlorian Wirtz believes he has put his early Liverpool difficulties behind him, insisting he is continuing to grow since making the move to the Premier League. Liverpool will be seeking revenge against Luis Enrique's side as they beat the Reds on course to their maiden Champions League crown last season after overcoming a first-leg defeat when they won on penalties at Anfield.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp sends Liverpool fans new emotional plea - 'I mean it'READ MORE: PSG star 'REFUSING' to play vs Liverpool as drama erupts hours before Champions League tieWirtz has openly acknowledged that his debut spell under Arne Slot was far from straightforward, but is confident he has turned a corner and can elevate his game.



I'm feeling good in England now because this was a big change for me, now I'm trying to make the team better."Wirtz will be eager to deliver a telling performance when Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageDefeat at the Etihad Stadium brought an end to Liverpool's hopes of adding domestic silverware to their trophy cabinet in a season where they have fallen short in defending their Premier League title.

PSG are the reigning champions of Europe's premier club competition, and the backdrop to Liverpool's visit is clouded by their struggles in the top flight this season.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Wirtz revealed that fixtures like this are the ones he has always dreamed of being part of. He said: "These are the games you want to play as a player and I dreamt of when I came to this club."We try everything to do a good game tomorrow and next week also at Anfield.