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Florian Wirtz received a Man of the Match award worth 1,000,000 Japanese Yen (£5,000) after his impressive performance in Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Yokohama F. Marinos, which Liverpool won 3-1.

The German midfielder played a key role in the match, scoring and helping Liverpool secure the victory. His award, though substantial, represents just a small fraction of his weekly salary, approximately 2%, highlighting the significant earnings he commands at Liverpool.

This match was part of Liverpool’s preparations ahead of the new season and the upcoming Community Shield against Crystal Palace. Manager Arne Slot has been integrating new signings like Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Giorgi Mamardashvili, as well as Hugo Ekitike, who recently joined from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £79 million deal.

The game in Japan allowed Wirtz to showcase his talent early on in his Liverpool career, earning positive attention and a monetary reward that underlines his impact on the team so far.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s transfer activity continues, with Luis Diaz set to move to Bayern Munich for £65 million and speculation around potential signings like Newcastle’s Alexander Isak still ongoing.


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