Wirtz gives injury update and responds to criticism after Liverpool’s win over Brighton

Germany star Florian Wirtz provided an encouraging injury update after a knock forced him off during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Florian Wirtz has moved to ease fears that the injury which forced him off during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday is a serious one.

The Germany international, who was substituted in the 65th minute after seemingly jarring his ankle in a challenge, offered a positive initial assessment of the problem when speaking to the BBC.

“I think it should be alright, it's not too bad, but I don't know much yet, we still have to check it, but I think it's not going to take long,” he said.

The 23-year-old also addressed the fierce criticism of his performances, which has particularly come from Jamie Carragher, having found some form for Liverpool in recent weeks.

"Maybe I'm just an interesting guy, you know?" Wirtz told the BBC with a smile.

“No, I just play my football, and if people want to talk about me or judge me, that's their job. I am not focusing on that. I just want to play football, and more, I cannot do," he continued.