Wirtz Assists Twice in Germany's 6-0 Qualifier Win

Florian Wirtz delivered a standout performance for Germany in their 6-0 victory over Slovakia in a UEFA World Cup qualifier on Monday at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, providing two assists and earning a standing ovation from the home crowd, even as the 22-year-old midfielder continues to adjust to life at Liverpool following his high-profile summer transfer.

The Germany international, who joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported 116 million euros in the summer of 2025, has yet to score or assist in 11 Premier League appearances this season. Across 15 matches in the Premier League and Champions League, he has recorded only two assists. Deployed often on the wing in manager Arne Slot's system, Wirtz has seen a notable decline in involvement compared to his time in the Bundesliga, averaging 57.7 touches per 90 minutes at Liverpool versus 80.3 at Leverkusen. In the attacking third, that figure drops from 45.1 to 27.3 touches per game.

Germany's win secured their place in the 2026 World Cup finals, with Wirtz playing a pivotal role in a 4-2-3-1 formation on the left wing. He assisted Leroy Sane for Germany's third goal in the 36th minute with a long pass from his own...