Florian Wirtz shines with a 9.7 rating: The challenge of activating the super playmaker for Arne Slot at Liverpool.
Scoring two goals and providing two assists to help Germany beat Switzerland 4-3, Florian Wirtz set incredible statistics, creating a disturbing contrast to Arne Slot's form at Liverpool.
Germany's dramatic 4-3 victory over Switzerland at St. Jakob-Park was more than just an international friendly. It was Florian Wirtz's personal stage, where the 22-year-old playmaker was directly involved in all four of "Die Mannschaft's" goals, sending a powerful message to Anfield about the true value of a world-class superstar.
A top-notch performance and the numbers speak for themselves.
According to data from Fotmob, Florian Wirtz received a near-perfect score (9.7) for his performance in Switzerland. The Liverpool midfielder was not only effective in scoring goals with a brace but also became the heart of Julian Nagelsmann's playing style.
The detailed statistics show Wirtz's dominance on the court:
- Passing accuracy rate:90% (70/78 passes).
- Construction:2 assists.
- Create opportunities:He created dangerous space for his teammates five times.
- Defense from a distance:Nine successful ball recoveries.
Most notably, his winning goal in the 85th minute, securing a 4-3 victory, was a perfect blend of confidence and superb technique. Prior to that, the 2003-born star had stunned the crowd with a curling shot from a tight angle in the 61st minute – a goal he himself admitted after the match was partly lucky but a turning point psychologically.
The strange contrast between the national team and Liverpool.
This explosive performance inadvertently raises a big question mark for Arne Slot at Liverpool. Since moving to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, Wirtz has struggled to adapt to the demanding intensity and tactical system of the Premier League.
The difference is clearly shown in the statistics. In just his last two appearances for the German national team, Wirtz has contributed to six goals (including scoring and assists). Even more astonishing, this number equals his total contributions in 27 Premier League appearances for Liverpool this season.
This shows that the problem lies not in the player's ability, but in how to optimize space. While Nagelsmann allowed Wirtz the freedom to move and connect the lines, at Liverpool, he still seems to be struggling to find common ground with the players around him in Slot's system.
World Cup aspirations and a statement from the star.
After the match, Florian Wirtz shared his thoughts humbly but without hiding his great ambition. The German national team is currently in the same group as Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curacao at the upcoming World Cup, and Wirtz is the number one hope of the nation's fans.
"We want to reach the final and bring the trophy home. Germany has a fantastic squad and there's no reason to shy away from expectations," Wirtz affirmed. For the midfielder personally, his devastating form internationally is the necessary morale boost to return to his club and conquer important goals such as finishing in the top four of the Premier League or winning the Champions League.
Arne Slot will certainly need to carefully study how Nagelsmann uses Wirtz if he wants to turn this expensive signing into a decisive player in the final stages of the season.


