Florian Wirtz and the Risks of Big Signings
The best time to strengthen a football squad is often considered to be when it's on top, but this strategy doesn't always yield success for every player signed by a reigning Premier League champion.
Recent examples, such as Phillips and Drinkwater, have shown that even big signings can turn out to be significant flops. However, it's argued that Florian Wirtz won't follow the same path.
The best time to strengthen is when you’re on top
Liverpool's summer spending spree, following their title win last season, has come under scrutiny after recent results raised questions about whether they changed too much, too quickly.
Author's summary: Big signings don't always succeed.