Wirtz Unfazed By Criticism As Liverpool Midfielder Keeps Focus On Progress
Wirtz Under Fire From Pundits
Florian Wirtz’s start to life at Liverpool has been far from quiet. Signed for a British record £116 million from Bayer Leverkusen, the German midfielder arrived with a reputation for creativity, composure and goals. Instead, his early months in England...
Florian Wirtz joins Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in stunning new Adidas campaign
Florian Wirtz’s rapid rise on and off the pitch continues, as the Liverpool midfielder has been unveiled alongside Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in a striking new global advert for Adidas. The campaign arrives as excitement builds towards the 2026 World Cup...
Wenger questions Liverpool’s tactical adjustments
Arsène Wenger has raised serious questions over Liverpool’s handling of Florian Wirtz, suggesting the £116 million summer signing has “destroyed” the balance of Arne Slot’s midfield.
The German playmaker arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in July after turning down Bayern Munich, with expectations that he would bring creativity and vision to the...
Finding rhythm in a new role
Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield offered much more than three points in the Champions League. For Flo Wirtz, it felt like a personal turning point. After months of scrutiny and adjustment, the German playmaker finally delivered a performance that hinted at why Liverpool were prepared to...
David Lynch reacts to Arne Slot's Florian Wirtz decision vs Aston Villa
Liverpool supporters still carry the warm afterglow of last season’s title triumph under Arne Slot, yet the new campaign has begun with a sharper edge. Big fees create big microscopes and nobody feels that more than Florian Wirtz. His £116m arrival from Bayer...
Kimmich backs Wirtz to silence doubters after slow Liverpool start
Liverpool’s £116 million signing Florian Wirtz has endured a testing start to life on Merseyside, but international teammate Joshua Kimmich insists the midfielder will come good in time.
Kimmich offers calm amid early uncertainty
Liverpool’s campaign has not gone as planned. Despite a summer outlay approaching £450...
Frimpong sidelined, Liverpool weigh right back solutions
Credit to Lewis Steele of The Daily Mail for reporting that Jeremie Frimpong faces a significant spell out. The Dutch defender has endured a difficult start to life at Anfield since his summer arrival, and this latest setback deepens Liverpool’s early season concerns.
The report states that “Jeremie Frimpong...
Scholes highlights Wirtz’s undeniable quality in Slot’s evolving Liverpool side
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has praised Florian Wirtz following Liverpool’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. While the result showcased Arne Slot’s growing influence on his squad, the performance of Wirtz provided another layer of intrigue – a glimpse...
Scholes raises concerns over Liverpool’s back line
Speaking on Stick to Football, Scholes questioned both the structure of Liverpool’s defence and the suitability of certain personnel. His comments reflected a growing sense of unease around the team’s defensive balance, particularly on the left flank.
“They need another centre-half, don’t they?” Scholes said. “I thought Konate was...
Slot Faces Early Test of Resolve
Having arrived from Feyenoord with a reputation for clear structures and disciplined attacking play, Slot now faces scrutiny from every angle. His Liverpool side — bolstered by nearly £450 million worth of summer investment — have not yet shown the fluidity or consistency expected of English champions.
The additions of...
