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Liverpool's mentality monsters won't need late winners soon

There are obviously two ways of looking at Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday evening. On the plus side, they scored another late winner. On the negative side, they needed another late winner.

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Slot slams critics of Liverpool's spending & defends Wirtz

Arne Slot has jumped to the defence of Florian Wirtz after his slow start at Liverpool, while hitting out at those criticising the club's lavish spending. The Reds have been targeted after splashing £116 million ($158m) on the German and £450m ($615m) on arrivals overall, but Slot says that is not a fair assessment.

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Revealed: Liverpool's staggeringly low first payments for Wirtz & Isak

Liverpool have secured a big victory off the pitch after it was revealed the club only had to part with a small sum this summer in order to land both Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. The Reds signed Wirtz, 22, and Isak, 25, in eye-catching deals which could eventually reach a combined total of £241 million (€278m/$326m).

Could Szoboszlai force Slot to bench Wirtz or Frimpong?

The two new arrivals from Bayer Leverkusen have had fitness issues whereas the Hungarian has hit the ground running this season

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.

Wirtz was right to pick Liverpool over Bayern, says Ballack

Michael Ballack says Florian Wirtz was right to join Liverpool over Bayern Munich, admitting the Bundesliga is 'not a challenge' for him anymore.

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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Bayern chief bemoans huge Wirtz fee — calls out transfer rivals

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has admitted the club were priced out of a deal for Florian Wirtz after Liverpool sealed a £116 million ($157m) swoop for the Germany star. Hoeness claimed Der Rekordmeister would never pay such a fee for a player, insisting that the Reds’ spending spree showed a transfer market resembling 'Monopoly' this summer.

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.

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.

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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.

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