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Nagelsmann blames Liverpool for Wirtz's Premier League struggles

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has defended Florian Wirtz and blamed his slow start to life at Liverpool on the creator's new team-mates. The Reds won the race to sign Wirtz over the summer, beating off competition from the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester City to land the youngster. And Nagelsmann believes those around Wirtz at club level are to blame for his early-season struggles.

Kimmich leads Germany to crucial win alongside Bayern team-mate

Germany made it back-to-back World Cup qualifying wins in routine fashion as they battered minnows Luxembourg in Sinsheim on Friday night. Goals from David Raum, Serge Gnabry and a Joshua Kimmich brace capped a dominant performance from Julian Nagelsmann's side as they eased past their visitors, who were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half to compound a miserable evening.

Wirtz 'having an awful time' but still backed to come good

Florian Wirtz is said to be "having an awful time" at Liverpool, but the £117 million ($157m) signing has been backed to come good and "adjust to his new life off the pitch". The 22-year-old German sensation, once billed as Europe's next big thing, has failed to deliver a single goal or assist in nine appearances across all competitions for the Reds. His ordinary displays have left fans seething and many are questioning whether the Bundesliga prodigy was worth such a jaw-dropping fee.

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Muller back in Germany? Nagelsmann addresses talk of World Cup role

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has addressed sensational reports linking Thomas Muller with a World Cup assistant coach role. While praising the veteran's coaching potential, Nagelsmann has definitively ruled out a reunion for the 2026 tournament, citing Muller's contractual obligations and success with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Neuer to keep going? Bayern plan contract talks amid Germany return talk

Legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is in stunning form and could now extend his stay at Bayern Munich beyond his 40th birthday. With contract talks planned for December and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen injured, speculation is also mounting over a sensational return to the Germany squad for the 2026 World Cup despite the shot stopper having retired from international duty.

How Wirtz is trying to kickstart Liverpool career with Germany

Florian Wirtz is putting in the hard yards as he is doing extra training for Germany in a bid to kickstart his Liverpool career after a slow start to life at Anfield. Since completing a whopping £116 million ($156m) transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, Wirtz has struggled to adjust to his new surroundings and has not had a single goal involvement in the Premier League.

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Ter Stegen warned he has 'no chance' of Barca revival under Flick

Former Barcelona player Bernd Schuster has warned Marc-Andre ter Stegen to find a new club if he wants to keep his Germany spot for the 2026 World Cup. Schuster believes the goalkeeper has 'no chance' of reviving his career at Camp Nou given the club’s history of moving on from players who fall out of favour.

Ballack has no concerns over Wirtz despite slow Liverpool start

Former Germany star Michael Ballack has backed Florian Wirtz to show his quality at Liverpool, insisting the midfielder's slow start is nothing to worry about.

Neuer responds to Germany return talk amid World Cup calls

Manuel Neuer has ruled out an immediate return to Germany national team despite growing calls for him to end his retirement ahead of the World Cup.

Nagelsmann told to ditch Kimmich role as Goretzka suffers

Julian Nagelsmann has been told to scrap Joshua Kimmich’s role in midfield, with Leon Goretzka described as the main victim for club and country.

Wirtz has 'no idea' when first Liverpool goal will come

Florian Wirtz admitted that he's still adapting to the rigours of Premier League football and claimed he has "no idea" when his first Liverpool goal will come. The German playmaker, who has dazzled on international duty, is still finding his feet in England after joining one of Europe's most demanding divisions.

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Germany and Nagelsmann criticised for 'incredible complacency'

Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has become the latest to join the bandwagon and criticise the national team after their loss to Slovakia.

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Germany 'lucky' it's impossible to fail in World Cup group, says Kroos

Toni Kroos believes Germany are lucky to have been handed a relatively easy World Cup qualifying group as he highlighted the team's confidence issues.

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Wirtz & Woltemade still affected by transfer 'turmoil'

Lothar Matthaus says Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade's underwhelming Germany performances are a result of their recent Premier League transfers.

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Wirtz reveals he snubbed Kimmich's advice before impressive free-kick

Florian Wirtz says there were many voices giving him advice before he stepped up to score his decisive free-kick as Germany beat Northern Ireland.

Wirtz stunner helps Germany see off Northern Ireland

Germany bounced back from their disappointing World Cup qualifying loss to Slovakia by beating Northern Ireland 3-1, with Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz grabbing the pick of the goals.

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Bradley aiming to keep Wirtz quiet as Northern Ireland eye Germany scalp

Conor Bradley is looking forward to playing against his new Liverpool team-mate Florian Wirtz, as Northern Ireland are all set to clash against four-time world champions Germany in a 2026 World Cup qualifying game. Bradley spoke highly of Wirtz, while also claiming that he wants to make the German sensation's night difficult with a solid defensive display.

German boss shares concern over Woltemade's Newcastle move

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has shared his concerns over Nick Woltemade's big-money move to Newcastle United.

Musiala dubbed irreplaceable 'like Messi' after shock Slovakia loss

Jamal Musiala has been dubbed irreplaceable "like Lionel Messi" by German icon, Lothar Matthaus, after a shock World Cup qualifying defeat to Slovakia. The Bayern Munich midfielder fractured his fibula and damaged ankle ligaments following a brutal collision with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Club World Cup. The 22-year-old was stretchered off in Atlanta, visibly distraught, and Bayern later confirmed he requires surgery that will sideline him for several months.