Florian Wirtz — German footballer who scored for Liverpool in a friendly against Monaco in August 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… "When the right people are standing, the atmosphere is outstanding and the influence is huge." Injuries to Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala forced Klopp to bring under-fire Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz into the squad for Sunday's match, having planned to include him only in Ge …
Germany ready to 'walk through fire' for Klopp, says TahCitizen Digital
… Having initially named two squads as part of a 44-man group for the four international matches, Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has brought in forwards Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Burkardt from the second set-up to replace the duo for Sunday's match against Greece in Augsburg.
Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injuryCitizen Digital
… They continue to be very dangerous." Iraola said Florian Wirtz will get no special treatment after Germany boss Jurgen Klopp claimed the Liverpool playmaker cannot be expected to deliver match-winning moments in every game. …
Liverpool boss Iraola puts Bournemouth love affair on holdCitizen Digital
… We haven't had that today." Bradley Barcola failed to shine on his full Premier League debut on an off day for Liverpool's near £500 million forward line also featuring Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Victor Munoz. …
'Tired' Liverpool must adapt to schedule, says IraolaCitizen Digital
… A forward line featuring three £100 million players in Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak failed to click against the Cottagers' leaky defence. …
Arsenal extend perfect league start as Chelsea, Liverpool heldThe Standard
… The atmosphere has been incredible and I feel lucky, lucky to experience it." For the first time, three players who cost in excess of £100 million were named in the same side as Barcola made his Anfield debut alongside Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz in the Liverpool attack. …
Mac Allister caps Liverpool comeback against Atletico MadridCitizen Digital
… Barcola will be part of an expensively assembled Liverpool attack that also includes Isak, Hugo Ekitike and playmaker Florian Wirtz. …
Iraola hails Barcola mentality after blockbuster Liverpool moveCitizen Digital
… Isak arrived at Anfield last year and Liverpool also paid around £100 million to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. …
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 millionCitizen Digital
… A record £450 million outlay on new signings 12 months ago continues to bear little return on investment as full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong were subbed off, while Isak and Florian Wirtz again struggled to make the impact expected for enormous transfer fees. …
Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debutCitizen Digital
… Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz put the Reds ahead, but like against Leeds last week in Chicago - when Liverpool were two goals up but lost 4-2 - they were unable to preserve their lead. …
Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ends in Monaco defeatGermany defender Jonathan Tah praised Juergen Klopp's immediate impact after taking over the national team in July, saying the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach. Klopp took his first training session on Monday and guided Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany defender Jonathan Tah praised Juergen Klopp's immediate impact after taking over the national team in July, saying the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach. Klopp took his first training session on Monday and guided Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany international players Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been ruled out of the team's Nations League game with Greece this weekend due to injury. Havertz suffered a muscle strain in Thursday's match against the Netherlands, while Musiala sustained a muscle tear in his thigh during warm-up.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexis Mac Allister scored to cap Liverpool's comeback win over Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, with Marcos Llorente giving Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool announced the signing of 24-year-old French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of up to £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised Barcola's mentality and confirmed he will be available for the upcoming match at Ipswich.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola's first match as Liverpool manager ended in a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, with Victor Munoz's deflected effort salvaging a late point. Forest had twice taken the lead through Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead for the second week running, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scoring before Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth, and Paris Brunner turned the match around.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leeds rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring two second-half goals. The victory gave Liverpool their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Juergen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has been appointed Germany's national football team head coach with a contract through the 2030 World Cup, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after the team's third consecutive early World Cup exit since 2014.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wants to stay in his job after the team lost to Paraguay on penalties in the World Cup last 32, becoming the first time Germany has lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany crashed out of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw, marking the first time Germany has ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said winning the World Cup is the only way to silence sceptics of his side as they prepare to face Paraguay in the last-32. Despite topping Group E, Germany's loss to Ecuador has raised doubts about their tournament prospects.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (two), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, after Curacao briefly equalized through Livano Comenencia.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating debutant Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (two), Musiala, Brown and Undav secured the victory, putting Germany in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed confidence he can win back fan support by improving the team next season, following a disappointing campaign marked by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and fan frustration over tactical decisions.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, moving the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League. Manchester City remain close behind on the same points but with fewer goals scored, with Arsenal able to extend their advantage before City's next match.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →