Florian Wirtz has opened up on the transformative impact of working under Jurgen Klopp on the international stage, credited a series of private conversations for his latest masterclass. The Liverpool playmaker looked back to his devastating best as Germany secured a victory over Serbia, flourishing in a system designed by a former Reds manager.
Thomas Tuchel has offered his support to Raheem Sterling during what has become the most challenging chapter of the forward's professional life. The England manager, who previously worked with the winger at Chelsea, expressed his sadness at seeing a once-dominant Premier League force struggle both on and off the pitch.
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has insisted he must remain mentally resilient following blunt criticism from club icon Paul Scholes. The legendary midfielder questioned whether the Belgian possesses the elite quality required to lead a title-winning side after a difficult start to the new campaign.
Marc Cucurella has called for patience following Real Madrid’s underwhelming start to the new campaign under Jose Mourinho. The Spanish international, who swapped Chelsea for the Santiago Bernabeu in a high-profile summer switch, insists that the team needs time to adapt to their new manager’s philosophy.
Kevin De Bruyne starred with a double to reach 201 career goals as Belgium comfortably defeated Turkey 3-0 in the Nations League. The veteran midfielder revealed he is thriving under Mark van Bommel's tactical system while enjoying his leadership role.
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans expressed delight at securing a 3-0 home victory against Turkey in the Nations League. However, the midfielder insisted his team-mates must sharpen their decision-making in the final third after missing chances to extend the scoreline further.
