04 Jun 2025 22:24:17
Tuned in for the last 20mins or so…. after half skin full and I did see Wirtz walking, throwing arms up and giving up the pressure in the corner. Just saying. But I missed 80 mins where I hope he was exceptional?
04 Jun 2025 22:59:26
Well he scored the only goal for Germany so not too shabby.
04 Jun 2025 23:10:41
He was very good when he had the ball. but he looked like he didn't have enough energy to press or track back as much as the others and strolled around a bit. hopefully just very tired after a long season.
04 Jun 2025 23:18:38
He tried a little near the end. The amount of effort he put in was insane. I submitted my match review of him which will be posted soon I hope.
04 Jun 2025 23:28:20
First time seeing Wirtz for a prolonged period, and honestly I can 100% see why we are after him. The man was the only threat Germany possessed, and Portugal knew it, so put 2 men on him and his zone at all time.
His off the ball work was something else, constantly running into channels in order to receive the ball but, outside of Kimmich, no one in that Germany team had the courage or the ability to play that ball. Wirtz's dribbling is also really effective, he takes measured touches and lulls the opponent into making a decision, which Wirtz recognises and then skips away from. Wirtz was also pressing from minute 1 until he fatigued, he was doing the defensive work of the midfield at points, running beyond them in order to delay the Portugal attack.
For me, Wirtz did what he was supposed to do and more. However, with a player of Tah's ability, you are always going to ship goals and be under pressure. While not the best player on the pitch, Wirtz was the only German player to put a positive account of himself. Kimmich too, I suppose.
04 Jun 2025 23:37:03
Surprised by that comment Liss. Not what I watched.
I could count numerous times he tracked back very hard when dangerous breaks were on. I think if he felt cover was there, he wouldn't but I think personally that was role related. German press was terrible so he wasnt going to run it alone and just get passed around. He won the ball back a few times up high which says a lot about his press for me.
The way he shows for the ball and passes and moves takes a massive amount of work rate. For me, hardest working German player on the pitch by an absolute country mile.
If I could wish for anything, I would wish he was a tiny bit pacier, but he is fast enough. Still a fast player. Just not fast fast.
04 Jun 2025 23:39:57
Mango, you are ruining my review. Ban him Ed. Plagiarism. He somehow got hold of my work.
04 Jun 2025 23:54:04
Wirtz vs Portugal:
- 1 goal
- 3/ 5 dribbles
- 2/ 2 long balls
- 3/ 3 tackles
- 9/ 16 duels won
- 2 fouls won
- Dispossessed once
Wirtz was named MOTM for Germany.
Is that good enough for the poster?
05 Jun 2025 00:02:23
As i said he was very good just seemed knackered to me. but he is excellent with the ball and a joy to watch.
05 Jun 2025 00:19:25
Ah. He was at the end alright. Apologies Liss.
05 Jun 2025 01:09:52
here's an idea - how about don't form an opinion on a player based off of 10minutes, including youtube highlights.
05 Jun 2025 05:26:21
I didn't watch the game but it's always good to see one of our players on the score sheet. Get in, Wirtz!
05 Jun 2025 08:50:57
I didn’t see the match either but I thought he was absolutely brilliant. Anybody else in the same boat as me?
05 Jun 2025 09:27:49
Didn’t watch the match. Not arsed with international football particularly meaning matches like the nations league. More interested what he’s going to do in a Liverpool shirt.
05 Jun 2025 10:04:10
Having watched the whole game, it was hard to assess Wirtz the German national team are poor they could not even mark a near 40-year-old who scored.
Wirtz was ok he tried but not enough class around him scored great headed goal made some good dribbles passed the ball well but i can see big things from him in Liverpool team for Germans they have gone backwards imo.
Portugal were excellent great to watch lovely football great goal then the guy who plays for city throws himself on the floor causing a near brawl, coward that he is won't name him, but you reds will know who i mean, he is a disgrace .
05 Jun 2025 13:00:00
Not arsed about any of that. Seen the kid play a few times when Leverkusen went invincible. That's all I needed to see to know "Flo" is incredible.