Florian Wirtz
22-Year-Old
Liverpool
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wirtz was a target for all of Europe's elite throughout the summer transfer window but eventually landed with the Premier League champions. He's a sublime creator and finisher, tallying 21 goals and 23 assists across the past two Bundesliga seasons, while creating 131 chances with a minimal role on set pieces. His arrival should immediately push Dominik Szoboszlai back into his more natural role as a box-to-box midfielder, with Wirtz the unquestioned starting attacking midfielder. Wirtz should take on some kind of set-piece role, though it's unlikely to be a major one. The sky is the limit for Wirtz in his first season in the Premier League, with the potential for him to be one of the most productive players from a goal contribution standpoint.
Returns to action in Cup win
Wirtz (back) came off the bench and took two shots (one on goal) during Friday's FA Cup victory over Wolverhampton.
ANALYSIS
Wirtz regained enough health to see a few minutes after missing three league games due to a back issue. The midfielder should be an option going forward, competing with Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones for the No. 10 spot. Despite some ups and downs throughout the season, Wirtz has scored six goals and provided five assists over 34 appearances (28 starts) across all competitions, and he was a consistent starter prior to the injury.
Wirtz regained enough health to see a few minutes after missing three league games due to a back issue. The midfielder should be an option going forward, competing with Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones for the No. 10 spot. Despite some ups and downs throughout the season, Wirtz has scored six goals and provided five assists over 34 appearances (28 starts) across all competitions, and he was a consistent starter prior to the injury.
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Late call against Wolves
Wirtz (back) will be a late fitness call for Friday's FA Cup clash against Wolves, according to coach Arne Slot. "He trained half and half yesterday with the team. What I mean with that is he was a 'joker', you say over here I think, so he made the next step in his rehab. So, let's see where he is today and if he then could be available for a few - a few - minutes tomorrow, in the best scenario."
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Out Tuesday, hopeful next week
Wirtz (back) is ruled out for Tuesday's Premier League clash against Wolves and could miss Friday's FA Cup play against them as well, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Not anything different than what I said after the game [on Saturday]. The game tomorrow will probably come too soon and maybe the game at the weekend as well. Let's see how that ends up. But we hope to have him back somewhere next week. Maybe earlier. Maybe a bit later. But that timescale."
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Likely out Tuesday
Wirtz (back) is expected to remain out for Tuesday's clash against Wolverhampton, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Now we are thinking it doesn't have to take too long, but Tuesday will probably be too early."
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Sidelined indefinitely
Wirtz (back) has been ruled out indefinitely due to injury, coach Arne Slot confirmed in the press conference. "Don't expect Florian to be available. That's a disappointment, something I didn't expect after last week. Sometimes that's how things can evolve. At this moment of time, I don't know [how long he will be out]."
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Late scratch Sunday
Wirtz was a late scratch from Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Arne Slot. "We don't think it is very serious, but he felt his back too much during the warm-up to start. He wasn't able to be 100 per cent or even close to 100 per cent. I think after being in this league for six, seven, or eight months, he now understands no matter how good you are on the ball, you need to be 100 per cent at this level. So, we decided not to play him. We hope and expect he will be able to be with us again next week, but you never know how things work out."
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Reds to submit one last offer?
Liverpool are expected to submit one final offer for Wirtz, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Leverkusen have rejected every single approach the Reds have made for Wirtz, and Liverpool are not going to wait around for ever until the Bundesliga giants decide to part ways with the star playmaker, who wants to join Liverpool anyway. Liverpool are set to make a final offer worth £118 million, inclusive of add-ons, for the Germany attacking midfielder.
Leverkusen have rejected every single approach the Reds have made for Wirtz, and Liverpool are not going to wait around for ever until the Bundesliga giants decide to part ways with the star playmaker, who wants to join Liverpool anyway. Liverpool are set to make a final offer worth £118 million, inclusive of add-ons, for the Germany attacking midfielder.