Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Liverpool -star Florian Wirtz calls the greatest football player of all time

Liverpool are the rule Premier League Champions and prepare to increase their level even further in the coming season. One of the new additions to their selection is Florian Wirtzwho have arrived Bayer Leverkusen. Now the attacking midfielder has mentioned his greatest player of all time, with a clear preference in between Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo.

Wirtz recently sat down for an interview with JD SportsWhere he answered different quick -fire questions about his opinions and experiences with regard to other football stars. When he was asked to call a player – fits or present – he would like to play, he did not hesitate: “Messi.” And he immediately repeated the name of the Argentinian superstar when he was asked to name the greatest player of all time.

This is not the first time that Florian has pronounced his admiration for Messi. In an earlier interview with Sky Sports GermanyHe spoke about the players who inspired him growing up. “I actually had a few posters hanging in my room – Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele and Aubameyang for example. My first sweater, however, was Messi’s Argentina sweater,“ said the 22-year-old midfielder.

‘When I was little, he was the best player in the world then. I watched him videos, was a fan of him –I wanted to be as good as him““Wirtz added. “Nobody can play like Messi. He has his own way of playing. Sometimes I look more specifically how he solves situations.”

Wirtz chooses his favorite Liverpool player

In the same interview with JD SportsWirtz was asked about his new chapter at Liverpool And had to choose the teammate with whom he is most enthusiastic to play with. “Of course the whole team! But maybe Mo is wrong“ said Florian. “He was the best player the last season. So yes, I’m really looking forward to playing with him.”

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The German star was also asked to call the most difficult opponent he has ever confronted in his professional career, and interesting enough he chose someone who is now his teammate in England. “Maybe (Alexis) Mac Allister In the last game we played against Liverpool in Champions League. Was really difficult against him, “ Wirtz said.

Last season Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen faced each other on Anfield Road in the opening phase of the UEFA Champions LeagueWhere the Reds dominated with a 4-0 win. Both Mac Allister and Wirtz started for their teams in that match, and the German midfielder had trouble standing out under those circumstances.

Wirtz calls the best player he played with

Finally, during the same interview, Wirtz emphasized the most impressive player with whom he shared a team during his career. “Toni Kroos,” said Florian, referring to the former midfielder where he Euro 2024 of Germany. “He is just incredible in passing and directing the game. Yes, an incredible player.”