Unlike Woltemade, Wirtz has struggled for form since his £125m summer arrival from Bayer Leverkusen. In 13 Premier League appearances, Wirtz has managed just the one assist.
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But Woltemade told Goal: "This is a pseudo-discussion. Anyone who understands anything about football can see what incredible qualities he has.
"'Flo' will make it come loose, even in the Premier League."
Woltemade, meanwhile, has five goals and an assist in 11 Premier League games.