Overview
- Wirtz started and drew praise in Liverpool’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid, calling the post-match atmosphere the craziest since he arrived.
- He said he enjoyed playing despite uncertainty over selection and emphasized he will play wherever the coach asks and give his best.
- His domestic output remains modest with three assists in 15 appearances and no goal yet for Liverpool.
- TV analyst Dietmar Hamann highlighted Wirtz’s stronger European performances and described the Manchester City match as a key opportunity to influence a top Premier League game.
- His place in the league XI is not assured after just one start in the last four league fixtures, while his father voiced confidence that the reported €125 million fee will be justified.