"He was [also] my first coach. He was more hard on me, but I think that helped me a little bit."
"This [choice to move] was at the age of six or seven. Even then I was choosing between Bayer Leverkusen and Cologne. I was practising at both clubs because my parents told me to do that, just to try it because I was a very shy little boy. I didn't want to go there and meet the new guys or new teams, I just wanted to stay at my old team with my friends."
Florian Wirtz scored a goal and provided an assist in Liverpool's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, signaling improved form. The former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder had a turbulent start at Anfield but has produced nine goal contributions in his last eleven appearances. Wirtz maintains a private personal life since joining Liverpool. His early development included coaching from his father at SV Grün-Weiß Brauweiler and parents encouraging trials with both Bayer Leverkusen and Cologne around age six or seven despite his shyness. Recent performances indicate a return toward his best level.
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