Liverpool might be the only winners from Germany's World Cup horror show

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A last-gasp win against Côte d'Ivoire and a defeat to Ecuador exposed familiar weaknesses, leaving many supporters unconvinced that this squad was capable of delivering a fifth World Cup title.One of the biggest surprises of the tournament was Germany's elimination on penalties, marking the first time in more than 50 years they had lost a World Cup shootout. Wirtz, however, cannot be held responsible, having been substituted before the match went to penalties.The fallout has intensified the pressure on Julian Nagelsmann, with many fans questioning his team selection and tactical approach.

However, many supporters believe his appointment could spark a long-awaited revival for the national team. How Liverpool won from Germany's lossLiverpool may ultimately have benefited from Germany's early World Cup exit, with Florian Wirtz returning home after showing encouraging signs despite his nation's disappointment.Across his four tournament appearances, Wirtz registered three assists, setting up goals against Curaçao and Ecuador before delivering the cross for Kai Havertz's equaliser in the Paraguay game.

However, the rigidity of Germany's system prevented him from drifting into central areas as freely as he did in the Bundesliga, limiting his influence on the game.Instead, Wirtz was largely tasked with holding the width or moving inside only enough to create space for overlapping runs. However, his World Cup displays suggested a player growing in confidence, and Liverpool will hope those performances are a sign of what is to come after his summer break.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow