Overview
- Der Spiegel described Florian Wirtz's performance against Luxembourg as an extremely weak display that lacked physical intensity, reflecting a broader wave of German media criticism.
- Since his £116m summer move, Wirtz has yet to record a goal or assist in 11 Premier League matches, though he has three assists in 16 total Liverpool appearances including two in the Champions League at Frankfurt.
- Defensa Central, relayed by Football365, claims Real Madrid told Xabi Alonso they would try for Wirtz only if he became available for around €70–75m, a single-outlet report presented without evidence of talks.
- Former Everton chief Keith Wyness told Football Insider he has a whisper of a potential Rodrygo-for-Wirtz swap, while also suggesting Tottenham currently lead the race for the Brazilian, underscoring the speculative nature of the chatter.
- Hans Wirtz said his son does not regret joining Liverpool and is settling well, and Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann publicly argued the player needs more time given the club’s current instability.