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Florian Wirtz Shines for Germany With Two Assists, Easing Pressure Over Liverpool Form

The display strengthened arguments that context at Liverpool, not ability, explains his slow start.

Overview

  • Germany thrashed Slovakia 6-0 to seal World Cup qualification, with Florian Wirtz setting up two first‑half goals for Leroy Sané before going off on 77 minutes.
  • Analyses highlighted 99 touches, six key passes, three big chances created and 94% pass accuracy for Wirtz, underscoring his creative influence.
  • Since his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz has yet to score for Liverpool and has only a handful of assists despite strong chance-creation numbers.
  • Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann and Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said Liverpool’s instability and lack of cohesion have complicated his adaptation.
  • Wirtz’s father said the midfielder has no regrets about choosing Liverpool over Bayern, as criticism from Gary Neville contrasts with public backing from former players and positive German media reviews.