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Florian Wirtz

Florian Wirtz — German footballer who scored for Liverpool in a friendly against Monaco in August 2026.

2026-04-252026-09-29

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … All of Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike were missing against Chelsea, while club record signing Alexander Isak was only fit enough to appear as a second half substitute. …

    Liverpool will be a 'different team' next season, says Slot
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Liverpool's forward line was decimated by injuries with Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike absent, while Alexander Isak was only fit enough for a place on the bench. …

    Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw
  4. April 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Alexander Isak, who has recently returned to action after fracturing his fibula, scored the opener, with Liverpool's other goals coming from Andy Robertson and Florian Wirtz. …

    Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win

Sunday 27 September

  1. Germany squad ready for Klopp's leadership, defender Tah says

    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 →

Friday 25 September

  1. Germany's Havertz, Musiala sidelined for Greece Nations League match

    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 →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Liverpool manager Iraola faces emotional return to former club Bournemouth

    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 →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham despite fatigue, Iraola says

    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 →

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    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 →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid 2-1

    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 →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    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 →

Monday 31 August

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    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 →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Liverpool draws with Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut

    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 →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola's Liverpool debut ends in 3-2 friendly loss to Monaco

    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 →

Monday 3 August

  1. Leeds beat Liverpool 4-2 in friendly ahead of Premier League season

    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 →

Friday 24 July

  1. Juergen Klopp named Germany national football team coach

    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 →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Nagelsmann commits to Germany role despite World Cup exit

    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 →

  2. Germany loses World Cup penalty shootout to Paraguay

    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 →

Monday 29 June

  1. Germany coach Nagelsmann: winning World Cup silences doubters

    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 →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Germany defeats World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1

    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 →

  2. Germany defeats Curacao 7-1 in World Cup Group E

    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 →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Liverpool sack Slot; Iraola set to replace him

    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 →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Top coaches pursue 2026 World Cup glory over club riches

    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 →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2, secures Champions League qualification

    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 →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Liverpool manager Slot expects turnaround next season

    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 →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Liverpool draws Chelsea, moves closer to Champions League

    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 →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Arsenal regain Premier League top spot with win over Newcastle

    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 →

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