'It seems he's under a spell' – German media gives verdict on another nearly night for Florian Wirtz

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Florian Wirtz was presented with Germany's Player of the Year award ahead of a comfortable 4-0 victory for his country over Luxermbourg in World Cup qualifying. He struck the post with a free-kick, and also created a number of presentable chances for his teammates, only for them to fluff their lines when in on goal.

"A Luxembourger's leg was always in the way, and his beautiful free kick in the second half hit the outside of the post. Suddeutsche Zeitung praised Wirtz for producing "several superb chipped passes." It also suggested his hard work stood out from his teammates, saying: "Wirtz, in particular, tried hard, dribbling and shooting, but didn't score." Wirtz's teammates denied him an assist (Image: 2025 DeFodi Images) Providing a comprehensive assessment of Wirtz's night's work, Der Spiegel wrote: "He escaped the close marking by moving to the wing, brimming with energy, even if he initially got tangled up in his dribbling.

"On a counterattack in the 32nd minute, he set up Woltemade perfectly, and then Kimmich shortly before halftime, but, as in Liverpool, his teammates' proliferation of chances seemed to deny him the assists he deserved. "Just over an hour later, his free kick hit the post.