Florian Wirtz to Chelsea truth after Xabi Alonso linked with Liverpool star transfer
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Chelsea have dismissed speculation they are 'keeping tabs' on Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz, with club sources rubbishing talk of a reunion between the Germany international and new Blues boss Xabi AlonsoXabi Alonso is not planning on reuniting with Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz at Chelsea this summer.Alonso worked alongside Wirtz during their spell at Bayer Leverkusen, with the incoming Blues boss getting the finest performances we've witnessed from the Germany international. Wirtz's displays under Alonso secured him a £116million transfer to Liverpool last summer, though things haven't quite clicked for the former Leverkusen attacker at Anfield thus far.The 23-year-old registered seven goals and 10 assists for the Reds across 49 outings in all competitions during his maiden campaign in England.
Wirtz is the most recent addition to that expanding list.Although wide of the mark, the links are understandable given Wirtz and Alonso's history at Bayer Leverkusen. Wirtz enjoyed the most prolific spell of his young career under the Spaniard's management, returning 38 goals and 43 assists in 119 games.The creative freedom Alonso allowed his star attacking midfielder was notable and greatly appreciated by Wirtz.
He gives me a lot of freedom on the pitch and always has a tip on what I can do better."Alonso was linked with Liverpool before he ended up in west London, but his former club ended up going for Andoni Iraola after dismissing Arne Slot following a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League.Iraola, not Alonso, will therefore be the man tasked with bringing the best out of the Germany international. The ex-Bournemouth boss will no doubt be hoping that he arrives back at Anfield brimming with confidence after the World Cup.Wirtz has started both of Germany's matches so far, with Julian Nagelsmann giving him plenty of trust.