FLORIAN WIRTZ NEWS

Withdrawn from national team Wirtz has been withdrawn from the German national team because of a hip flexor, reports Bild.

Impact Wirtz missed Sunday's match for Leverkusen and his injury is bad enough to keep him out for the two matches over the break. Hip flexors usually have differing timelines, so it's unknown if Wirtz will be ready immediately after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen brings on 16-year-olds to earn 1-1 draw at Hertha

Bayer Leverkusen brought on two 16-year-olds and came from behind with a last-minute goal from Robert Andrich to snatch a 1-1 draw at Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Out with injury Wirtz will miss Sunday's clash against Hertha Berlin with a muscular injury in his hip.

Impact Wirtz has picked up a hip flexor and is out for Wednesday's game. He has been called up to the Germany National Team for this window, so his injury status will be one to monitor this week.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern sends message to rivals with 5-1 win at Leverkusen

Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry have scored twice apiece as Bayern Munich demolished Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Sixth assist of season Wirtz had an assist while creating three chances during Sunday's 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Wirtz set up Patrik Schick in the 55th minute, assisting the lone Leverkusen goal of the match. The assist was the sixth of the season for the attacker while his three chances created led Leverkusen in the loss.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen hosts Bayern Munich as top 2 meet in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to maintain its Bundesliga challenge longer than it did the last time it hosted Bayern Munich

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Provides assist in win Wirtz provided an assist, had four off-target shots, created four chances and drew three fouls during Sunday's 4-0 win over Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Wirtz could't extend his incredible scoring streak in all competitions to seven matches, but assisted Patrik Schick for his side's second goal after making an extraordinary play started by himself from his own half. The starlet is off to a great start this campaign, with four goals and five assists over six Bundesliga appearances (four starts). He'll try to show what he's made of during Oct. 17 home match against reigning champs Bayern Munich.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ter Stegen, Ginter back in Germany squad for WCup qualifiers

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter have returned to the Germany squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Dortmund slumps to defeat at Gladbach without Haaland, Reus

Borussia Mönchengladbach has highlighted Borussia Dortmund’s reliance on its two star players as it dealt its Bundesliga rival a 1-0 defeat in former Gladbach coach Marco Rose’s re...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Claims all three points Wirtz scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Wirtz made the difference on Saturday as he scored the game's lone goal in the 62nd minute. The goal was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his three shots tied for the team-high total in the win.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haaland scores 2 as Dortmund survives Union Berlin fightback

Erling Haaland has scored twice as Borussia Dortmund emerged with a hard-fought 4-2 win over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Continues fine form Wirtz had an assist and scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's match with Stuttgart.

Impact Wirtz set up Patrik Schick in the 19th minute before scoring himself in the 70th to play a role in two of Leverkusen's goals. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his assist was number four on the campaign. Wirtz was subbed off in the 86th minute.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern beats Leipzig 4-1, Dortmund comes from behind 3 times

Bayern Munich has issued a Bundesliga statement with a 4-1 victory in Leipzig

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Involved in two of three goals Wirtz scored a goal with his lone shot and had an assist while crossing once accurately and creating four chances during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Wirtz opened the scoring after just nine minutes and set up Patrik Schick for Leverkusen's second goal in first half stoppage time. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his assist was number three on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick, another record for Lewandowski as Bayern wins 5-0

Robert Lewandowski has scored a hat trick and set a new Bayern Munich record for scoring in consecutive games after leading the team to a 5-0 rout of Hertha Berlin in the Bundeslig...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Impactful as substitute Wirtz had an assist and scored a goal while taking one shot and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-1 win over Augsburg.

Impact Wirtz entered the match in the 65th minute and made an impact as he set up Patrik Schick in the 75th before scoring himself in the 81st to play a role in Leverkusen's final two goals. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his assist was number two on the campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three new faces for Germany in Hansi Flick's 1st squad

Germany coach Hansi Flick has made three new call-ups and recalled five players including Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Assists as substitute Wirtz had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Wirtz entered the match in the 81st minute and set up Nadiem Amiri for Leverkusen's final goal in the 87th. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder, coming from his lone chance created as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pain-free in training Wirtz (groin) was pain-free in training, and is an option for Saturday's match with Monchengladbach.

Impact Wirtz is the key man in Leverkusen's midfield and if healthy will almost certainly play. The midfielder completing a fully successful training session is a great sign for a full return sooner rather than later.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Wirtz is dealing with a groin issue and won't be in the squad against Union Berlin on Saturday. Manager Gerardo Seoane told reporters, "Florian Wirtz will not be available yet."

Impact Wirtz's absence will certainly stretch Leverkusen's midfield depth, especially considering he made 29 appearances for the club in domestic action last year. In those outings, the midfielder recorded five goals on 31 shots (14 on target), five assists and 47 chances created. In Wirtz's stead, Paulinho (not injury related) should slot into the starting XI fresh off his Olympic appearance.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Germany coach Joachim Löw's 15-year tenure ends in regret

Joachim Löw’s 15-year tenure as coach of Germany’s national soccer team is over and many think it should have ended a long time ago

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent's young stars

Any European Championship offers young players a chance to make their name on the international stage

JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores in draw Wirtz scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's one-all draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Wirtz added two chances created to put together a strong performance across the board. The attacking midfielder was exceptional throughout the match, and continued his good form of late. Wirtz closes out the campaign away to Dortmund, a brutally tough match.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE