FLORIAN WIRTZ NEWS

Ready for Saturday Wirtz (undisclosed) is expected to get the start for Saturday's match against Augsburg, confirmed manager Xabi Alonso. "Flo is fit again and can play from the start. We'll decide t...

Impact Wirtz is expected to return to the starting XI in the attacking midfield after missing the last match with an injury. He's helped produce six goals and four assists in the last 12 Bundesliga matches, logging in 27 shots (13 on target) 26 chances created and 20 crosses (four accurate) while making nine starts in that span.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen tracking star midfielder Florian Wirtz's fitness ahead of Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says the team is evaluating attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz’s fitness day by day ahead of three crucial games including the Europa League fina...

MAY 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Picks up injury Wirtz is dealing with an injury ahead of Saturday's match against Augsburg, according to manager Xabi Alonso. "Flo is feeling better, we spoke today. We need to look at it day by d...

Impact Wirtz is now in question for Saturday, as he is dealing with an undisclosed injury after missing the club's last match. He will likely face a fitness test ahead of the contest to decide his availability. However, the club will be in no rush to get him back on the field for the season finale, as they already have the title locked up, and their main focus is now on the Europa League title. That being said, don't be surprised if he is held out to be preserved for the Europa Final.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz scores Germany's fastest ever goal in 2-0 win over France Toni Kroos has returned and Florian Wirtz has scored the fastest Germany goal ever as they defeated France 2-0 in a friendly in Lyon

MAY 15, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Opens the scoring Thursday Wirtz scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating four chances during Thursday's match against Marseille.

Impact Wirtz found the back of the net in the 28th minute to open the scoring in the match while his four chances led Leverkusen as of his substitution in the 77th minute. The goal was the fourth in the Europa League this season for Wirtz and his first since a second half hat trick in the Bundesliga against Werder Bremen on April 14th.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Harry Kane effect! Why Bayern Munich hitman makes transfer for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz this summer unlikely - explained | Goal.com US Harry Kane has reportedly made Bayern Munich's pursuit for Florian Wirtz this summer unlikely but remains a "top target" for 2025.

APRIL 27, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Assists Sunday Wirtz assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Wirtz was back on the scoresheet late during Sunday's draw, providing the closing assist to save the invincible season. The attacking midfielder has been one of the best in Germany since coming back from his injury and is continuing to produce major goal contributions every time he steps on the pitch.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands off! Bayer Leverkusen slap HUGE price tag on star Florian Wirtz to ward off Barcelona & Real Madrid transfer interest | Goal.com US Bayer Leverkusen name huge asking price for Florian Wirtz amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.

APRIL 17, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Hat-trick off bench Wirtz scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Wirtz is one of several first-team players Bayer Leverkusen's manager Xabi Alonso somewhat rested, but the German midfielder's temporary demotion did not stop him from going all out during the team's league-clinching win Sunday. He responded with his first career hat-trick, improving his goal tally to more than 10 across Leverkusen's historic season. And with six goals across his last five appearances, Wirtz is in the form of his life going into the second half of April.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hat-trick off bench Wirtz scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Wirtz is one of several first-team players Bayer Leverkusen's manager Xabi Alonso somewhat rested, but the German midfielder's temporary demotion did not stop him from going all out during the team's league-clinching win Sunday. He responded with his first career hat-trick, improving his goal tally to more than 10 across Leverkusen's historic season. And with six goals across his last five appearances, Wirtz is in the form of his life going into the second half of April.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from the penalty spot Wirtz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact Wirtz scored his eighth Bundesliga goal of the season with a first-half stoppage time penalty. He is in great form with four goals and 20 chances created over his last six matches and he will look to keep it rolling when Leverkusen host West Ham United in the Europa League on Thursday.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances Wirtz took three shots (one on goal), crossed twice (one accurate) and created five chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but created a team-high five chances in the win. The attacker has two goals while taking eight shots, creating10 chances and crossing seven times over his last three Bundesliga starts.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz scores Germany's fastest ever goal in 2-0 win over France

Toni Kroos has returned and Florian Wirtz has scored the fastest Germany goal ever as they defeated France 2-0 in a friendly in Lyon

MARCH 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Nets opening goal Wirtz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-2 win versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Wirtz wasted no time giving Leverkusen an early lead Sunday, notching a goal only two minutes into the match from an Alejandro Grimaldo assist. This gave Wirtz his third goal in his last four appearances, now having seven goals on the season. He also had a great performance outside his goal, registering two shots, two chances created, three tackles and five crosses in his 90 minutes of play.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in goal form Wirtz scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Wirtz hit the post in the first half, but scored in the 86th minute while leading Leverkusen with three shots in the match. After not scoring since December, Wirtz has goals in two straight matches after also scoring mid week in the Europa League.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking end product Wirtz took four shots (three on goal), crossed six times (three accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Koln.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but was active in attack lacking only end product Sunday. The attacker has three assists, 10 shots, eight crosses and 11 chances created over his last four league starts but hasn't scored a goal since the middle of December.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game winner Wirtz had an assist while taking three shots, crossing once and creating three chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Wirtz set up Robert Andrich in the 68th minute assisting the game winning goal while leading Leverkusen with three chances created in the match. Wirtz has an assist in three of Leverkusen's last four matches while taking eight shots, creating 10 chances and crossing twice.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Saturday Wirtz had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating three chances during Saturday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Wirtz set up Nathan Tella in the 52nd minute assisting the second goal of the match before subbing off in the 77th minute. Wirtz has not scored a goal since the middle of December, but has Saturday's assist to go along with nine shots, 11 chances created and five crosses over his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates six chances Wirtz took four shots (two on goal), crossed five times (two accurate) and created six chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet despite leading Leverkusen with six chances created in the match. The attacker has a goal and two assists in his last five Bundesliga matches while creating 12 chances over the same timeframe.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Wirtz took three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but was a string puller for Leverkusen often creating the pass that led to a chance created for another player. The midfielder hasn't scored or assisted in his two appearances following the winter break but remains one of the key cogs in the Leverkusen machine.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 28 minutes Wirtz took two off target shots during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Wirtz was deemed not fit to start, but entered the match in the 62nd minute and took two shots. The team was likely being cautious with Wirtz as a top of the table clash against Leipzig is on the horizon next week.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit to start Wirtz (undisclosed) is only available from the bench for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Wirtz was a surprise absence from the starting XI with manager Xabi Alonso explaining that Wirtz had issues training fully during the week and is only available for 20 to 30 minutes off the bench. Adam Hlozek gets the nod in the starting XI in Wirtz's absence.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE