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"There's no excuses", "They have to perform now" - Pundit asks Liverpool duo to step up after Mo Salah exit Former Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has said that Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz must step up following for Liverpool following Mohamed Salah's departure at the end...

AUGUST 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Scores in Leeds friendly Wirtz scored one goal in 45 minutes of play during his first preseason appearance ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, and coach Andoni Iraola commented after the match "I think they did...

Impact Wirtz is back with the club following his World Cup run in which he tallied three assists over four matches played for Germany. He's currently expected to operate in a No. 10 role in the Reds' lineup and could offer an excellent source of creative stats in that spot, as well as a reasonable attacking threat and occasional set-piece taker. Given his quality and the fact that he's now more adapted to the Premier League, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to surpass his 2025/26 totals of five goals and three assists as long as he stays healthy throughout the season.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

In line for preseason debut Wirtz is in line to feature in Sunday's friendly against Leeds United after joining Liverpool's US camp last weekend, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "With Florian, Ryan and Alex...

Impact Wirtz's minutes will likely be limited early on given his later start compared to teammates already further into preseason work. He is expected to operate as the club's number 10 this season, and his vision and ability to unlock defenses from that central attacking role make him one of the squad's most important pieces. Wirtz's involvement is expected to grow over the next three weeks as preseason winds down.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz 'very excited for season two' with Liverpool Florian Wirtz was underwhelming in his debut campaign for Liverpool, but the 23-year-old feels rejuvenated under Andoni Iraola.

AUGUST 1 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Ready to make preseason debut Wirtz is ready for preseason with Liverpool and will get minutes in Sunday's friendly against Leeds United, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "Yes, my idea is for Ryan, for Florian...

Impact Wirtz finished the World Cup with three assists across the tournament, including a chance created that led to Kai Havertz's goal in the round of 16 loss to Paraguay, adding 10 shots, 12 chances created and 13 crosses overall without finding the net himself. His planned debut against Leeds United marks the start of his integration into Liverpool's preseason after a break following the tournament, and his workload should continue to build over the coming weeks as the Reds prepare the new 2026/27 Premier League season.

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Earns assist Wirtz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty shootout loss against Paraguay.

Impact Wirtz would create four chances Monday, and one would eventually lead to a goal, earning an assist on Kai Havertz's 54th-minute goal. This would give the attacker his second straight match with an assist, giving him three in Germany's World Cup run. He exits the tournament, also notching 10 shots, 10 chances created, and 13 crosses, although he couldn't earn a goal.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Earns assist Wirtz assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Ecuador.

Impact Wirtz was able to bag a goal contribution Thursday despite the loss, as the attacker would find Leroy Sane in the second minute for an assist. This is Writz's second goal contribution of the tournament, as he also earned an assist in their opener. He is now up to three crosses, eight chances created and eight shots in his three starts, a decent record at the World Cup thus far.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Offensive effort in win Wirtz recorded two shots (one on goal) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Cote D'ivoire.

Impact Wirtz registered multiple shots and chances created for the second straight time in as many World Cup starts, although he finished without a direct contribution Saturday. He has played all possible minutes, adding plenty of passes from a left-wing role, but he remains with no goals and just one assist throughout the international tournament. He could eventually be at risk of being rested if manager Julian Nagelsmann wants to save his best elements for the knockout stages, which is where they'll need Wirtz's top form.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Records opening assist Wirtz recorded one assist to go along with three shots and four chances created in Sunday's 7-1 win over Curacao.

Impact Wirtz would get the match going quickly for Germany, as he would find Felix Nmecha in the box in the sixth minute, earning an assist on the opening goal. He would continue the solid match with three shots and three more chances created, although to no avail. He will be a major part of the attack moving forward, and this is unlikely to be his only goal contribution in the tournament; he is likely to be a threat every contest.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Don't write off Florian Wirtz yet! Germany lynchpin can silence his Liverpool doubters by playing starring role at World Cup

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MAY 31 • FOX SPORTS

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Key attacker for Germany Wirtz is set to be a starter and key piece of the German young attack at the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Wirtz is making his World Cup debut in 2026 after an ACL injury left him out of the 2022 tournament, set to start alongside Jamal Musiala as an attacking midfielder. After an underwhelming first season with Liverpool, he is looking to rebound at the World Cup, earning six goals and six assists in 44 appearances between UCL and league play. However, with the help of his technical attacking partners and an abundance of playmakers around him, he is likely to see numerous chances at goal contributions during the World Cup. With a weaker group stage to take part in, Wirtz could see a great tournament, although this will heavily depend on how far the team makes it in the competition.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

'He should be able to speak!' - Florian Wirtz reveals why he 'liked' Mohamed Salah Instagram post that aimed veiled dig at Liverpool boss Arne Slot

Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has defended his decision to endorse Mohamed Salah's controversial social media post, which was widely in...

MAY 23 • goal

'He should be able to speak!' - Florian Wirtz reveals why he 'liked' Mohamed Salah Instagram post that aimed veiled dig at Liverpool boss Arne Slot

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Available off bench Wirtz (illness) is on the bench for Friday's game against Aston Villa.

Impact Wirtz was initially listed as doubtful, but the playmaker has been deemed fit enough to make the bench and could see minutes if the Reds need a boost in the final third as the game goes on. Wirtz was on a run of 11 straight starts in all competitions before missing the 1-1 draw against Chelsea over the last weekend, tallying one goal and two assists over that span.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Aston Villa Wirtz (illness) remains a doubt for Friday's clash against Aston Villa after being placed on antibiotics for a stomach infection, according to coach Arne Slot. "Florian, let's see...

Impact Wirtz had missed Saturday's clash against Chelsea due to a stomach infection after attempting to train earlier in the week before his condition worsened, and the continued use of antibiotics suggests he has not yet fully recovered. The German playmaker had started Liverpool's last 11 matches across all competitions before the illness struck, contributing one goal, two assists and 30 chances created in that span, making his availability for the Aston Villa fixture a matter of real importance for the Reds heading into the final stretch of the season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz misses Liverpool's game against Chelsea because of stomach infection

Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz has missed Saturday’s game against Chelsea because of a stomach bug

MAY 9 • Associated Press

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