Wirtz responds to all doubts

Wirtz shines in Germany shirt.

Despite being under pressure due to inconsistent form in the Premier League, the Liverpool attacking midfielder has still proven his importance for the national team. In the match considered as the "final" of the group stage in the early morning of November 18, Germany again dominated the game. They led by four goals in the first half, starting with a goal from Nick Woltemade.

Assane Ouedraogo capped off a big win with a goal on his debut, but it was Wirtz who made the biggest difference. Playing on the left of a four-man attack, Wirtz set up two goals for Leroy Sane.

One was a precise through ball from deep. The other was a simple but effective cross. He finished the game with 94% accuracy and six chances created, figures that reflected a performance that was superior to the rest.

This brilliance has brought Wirtz back to the center of the debate at Liverpool. Since moving to Anfield in a record deal, he has failed to score in 15 games in all competitions and has struggled to adapt.

However, the former Bayer Leverkusen man performed well on the left flank against Real Madrid in the Champions League before the international break, which could create more competition for Cody Gakpo's place.

Before the match against Slovakia, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann defended Wirtz and said that the young midfielder was affected by Liverpool's instability.

“He creates a lot of chances, but the team doesn’t take advantage of them,” Nagelsmann said. “Liverpool this year are not as solid as last season. It’s harder to integrate. There are games like against Man City, where they are outplayed for 90 minutes. When the team is like that, it’s hard for Wirtz to make a big impact. He just needs more time, which is normal for players who move to the Premier League.”

The 6-0 win confirmed Germany's strength and Wirtz's prominent role in Nagelsmann's plans. Despite the pressure at club level, he showed that his breakthrough instinct is still intact and is enough to maintain his position as a pillar of "Die Mannschaft" on the journey towards the 2026 World Cup.

Source: https://znews.vn/wirtz-dap-tra-moi-hoai-nghi-post1603585.html