Wirtz Steps Up With Precision Assists As Germany Sweep Aside Slovakia
Germany’s qualifying campaign moved forward with a performance brimming with conviction in Leipzig, and it was Florian Wirtz who supplied the moments of artistry that cut through Slovakia. After weeks of scrutiny surrounding his early months at Liverpool, the 22-year-old delivered two assists before the interval, reaffirming why both club and country value his creative instincts so highly.
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Creative Influence From Deep Positions
Julian Nagelsmann entrusted Wirtz with a starting role in a fixture that required only a point to secure Germany’s place at next summer’s tournament. The hosts instead sealed progression before half-time, racing into a commanding 4–0 lead, and the midfielder’s fingerprints were all over the attacking rhythm.
His first significant intervention arrived on 36 minutes. Collecting possession near halfway, Wirtz exchanged passes sharply with Nick Woltemade before lifting an impeccably weighted ball into the path of Leroy Sané. The forward needed just a single touch to settle himself before steering past Martin Dubravka. It was a moment that showcased Wirtz’s ability to see a picture others overlook — vision and execution merged seamlessly.
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Movement, Awareness And Another Assist
Five minutes later, Germany stretched their advantage again and the source was identical. This time Wirtz drifted infield from the left, assessing the defensive line before sending a measured cross towards Sané at the edge of the penalty area. The finish was clinical, the build-up confident, and Germany’s dominance absolute.
For Wirtz, these contributions were more than simple statistical markers. They were reminders of the tempo and unpredictability he brings when operating with confidence.
Rising Above Domestic Criticism
While his Liverpool output to date has invited debate — no goals and three assists in 16 appearances — some of the commentary has veered towards the reactionary. Claims that he has struggled physically or that Arne Slot has found it difficult to integrate him tell only a fraction of the story.
What unfolded in Leipzig offered a fuller picture. Wirtz played with assurance, intelligence and a maturity that belied the critiques circulating in England. His touches were crisp, his scanning relentless, and his decision-making decisive. Germany’s attacking structure flourished around him.
Momentum To Bring Back To Liverpool
As Germany advance with conviction, Liverpool will hope this international surge carries into domestic duties. The visit of Nottingham Forest to Anfield on Saturday presents another opportunity for Wirtz to translate international fluency into Premier League productivity.
Performances like the one in Leipzig underline the qualities that persuaded Liverpool to invest so heavily in him. If he can channel this form back on Merseyside, the conversation around his adaptation may change rapidly — and decisively.
