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Florian Wirtz produced a complete display as Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an international friendly at St. Wirtz put Germany ahead with a curling strike from the edge of the box.
But Wirtz had the final word. They said, “Rudi Völler, Lothar Matthäus, Switzerland coach Murat Yakin, and most certainly Joachim Löw in the stands: the assembled football elite bowed to Wirtz, who scored twice and provided two assists.” “With this performance, the 22-year-old dispelled any doubts about his world-class status that had arisen at Liverpool FC.
“Wirtz made the difference and can do so again at the World Cup.” “The prospect of having another player of equal quality, Jamal Musiala, back in full possession of his abilities this summer promises great things.” “Now everyone is keeping their fingers crossed for Bayern Munich’s Musiala, hoping he’ll be fit for the World Cup. So that “Wusiala” can once again work his magic together. ” DW summed it up in the clearest way possible, “Jonathan Tah’s first-ever Germany goal came from a Wirtz cross.” “It was Wirtz who saw Serge Gnabry make the darting run through the middle for Germany’s second.” “The Liverpool man’s curling, dipping finish put Germany ahead the first time and a delicately placed finish on the edge of the box put them ahead for the last time.” “Germany had won 4-3 and without Wirtz, they would have had nothing on the scoreboard.” “Wirtz, 22, thrilled alongside Jamal Musiala at Euro 2024, prompting the combined nickname “Wusiala.”” “When Germany needed a breakthrough in a tough World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland, it was Wirtz who found it.” “When Germany needed a big result against Slovakia, it was Wirtz who helped get them going.” “While the start to his Liverpool career was bumpy, he has since found his form in a side that remains somewhat inconsistent.” “But wearing Germany’s new dark blue away kit inspired by the country’s 1990s training tops, the man born in the following decade proved why he is becoming a leader by example.” “Perhaps the part that Nagelsmann will be most impressed with will be the impact Wirtz’s performance had on his team.” “When he took control, his teammates appeared to respond.” “His performance lifted that of those around him.
