Overview

• Granit Xhaka told Sky Sports that Florian Wirtz is “unbelievable” and praised his off‑the‑ball work, training habits and competitiveness from their time together at Bayer Leverkusen.
• In the same segment, Xhaka ranked Wirtz ahead of Cole Palmer in a midfield discussion, placing Bruno Fernandes first based on longevity.
• Rudi Voller said on Sky90 that Wirtz’s work-rate and character are clear, noting he was routinely sought at Leverkusen and that Liverpool must develop similar patterns over time.
• Wirtz received high marks for Germany in a 4-0 win over Luxembourg, operating from the left flank with heavy involvement and accuracy that outstripped his early Liverpool metrics.
• The 22-year-old has yet to record a Premier League or Champions League goal contribution and was left out of Liverpool’s last starting XI as pundits question balance and the club manages his minutes and role.