Jurgen Klopp explains why 'standout' Liverpool star can take over at the World Cup

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He may not be at Liverpool anymore, but Jurgen Klopp keeps a close eye on his former players, and on new Anfield stars like Florian Wirtz. Klopp will be hoping the 22-year-old can have a major impact for Germany during the World Cup, and he explained why he has every confidence in that happening.

He told BBC Sport: “I hope Flo Wirtz will have a fantastic, fantastic World Cup. I really think he showed already how good he can be in a difficult season.”Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesIt hasn’t been an easy adaptation for Wirtz.

On the other Reds who will be competing at the World Cup, he had this to say: “I hope my players will have a great World Cup. I really wish for Mo [Salah] that he will have a great tournament.