Florian Wirtz is Germany's key creative force. This is wh...
His two goals and two assists in Switzerland were evidence of the decisive contributions that have only been seen infrequently at Anfield...
What’s Happening
Let’s talk about His two goals and two assists in Switzerland were evidence of the decisive contributions that have only been seen infrequently at Anfield Florian Wirtz came short for the corner on the left.
After Serge Gnabry obligingly passed to him, the Liverpool forward shifted slightly infield and looked up. Spotting something he liked, he wrapped his right foot around the ball and sent it fizzing into the box. (yes, really)
It swerved and it dipped, flying over the defence, then the outstretched hand of the goalkeeper, and fell just enough to kiss the crossbar on its way into the net.
Why This Matters
Jonathan Tah put his hands on his head in disbelief. Wirtz turned away, an indifferent look on his face, as if to say, “Yeah, and what of it?
Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.
The Bottom Line
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