
Florian Wirtz
23-Year-Old
Liverpool
Premier
GTD
Injury Illness
Est. Return 5/15/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wirtz was a target for all of Europe's elite throughout the summer transfer window but eventually landed with the Premier League champions. He's a sublime creator and finisher, tallying 21 goals and 23 assists across the past two Bundesliga seasons, while creating 131 chances with a minimal role on set pieces. His arrival should immediately push Dominik Szoboszlai back into his more natural role as a box-to-box midfielder, with Wirtz the unquestioned starting attacking midfielder. Wirtz should take on some kind of set-piece role, though it's unlikely to be a major one. The sky is the limit for Wirtz in his first season in the Premier League, with the potential for him to be one of the most productive players from a goal contribution standpoint.
Illness rules him out
Wirtz is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Chelsea due to illness, according to coach Arne Slot. "He tried everything to be in it. But an infection in the stomach. He wasn't feeling well during the week. He tried earlier in the week to train, but in the end things got worse and he wasn't able to train with us yesterday and isn't able to be with us today."
ANALYSIS
Wirtz's absence is an untimely blow for Liverpool heading into a high-stakes fixture, with Rio Ngumoha stepping into the starting lineup in his place. The club will hope the illness proves short-lived enough to have their key attacking midfielder available again for the remaining fixtures of the campaign, with Liverpool unable to afford any further disruptions at this stage of the season. Wirtz started the last 11 games across all competitions for Liverpool, contributing one goal, two assists and 30 chances created in that span.
Wirtz's absence is an untimely blow for Liverpool heading into a high-stakes fixture, with Rio Ngumoha stepping into the starting lineup in his place. The club will hope the illness proves short-lived enough to have their key attacking midfielder available again for the remaining fixtures of the campaign, with Liverpool unable to afford any further disruptions at this stage of the season. Wirtz started the last 11 games across all competitions for Liverpool, contributing one goal, two assists and 30 chances created in that span.
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Nets late Saturday
Wirtz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.
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Assists for opener
Wirtz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Fulham.
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Assists in rout
Wirtz assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and eight chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against Galatasaray.
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Returns to action in Cup win
Wirtz (back) came off the bench and took two shots (one on goal) during Friday's FA Cup victory over Wolverhampton.
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Late call against Wolves
Wirtz (back) will be a late fitness call for Friday's FA Cup clash against Wolves, according to coach Arne Slot. "He trained half and half yesterday with the team. What I mean with that is he was a 'joker', you say over here I think, so he made the next step in his rehab. So, let's see where he is today and if he then could be available for a few - a few - minutes tomorrow, in the best scenario."
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Could head to Real Madrid
Real Madrid could attempt to sign Wirtz in the summer, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
While Wirtz has adjusted to life at Liverpool and has been a regular starter when healthy, he hasn't been as good as many expected him to be after his impressive two seasons at Leverkusen. Real Madrid have been keeping close tabs on him since he was a youngster, and they could take advantage of his subpar season with the Reds to sign him next summer. Liverpool would probably ask for a nine-figure transfer fee to get a deal done, though.
While Wirtz has adjusted to life at Liverpool and has been a regular starter when healthy, he hasn't been as good as many expected him to be after his impressive two seasons at Leverkusen. Real Madrid have been keeping close tabs on him since he was a youngster, and they could take advantage of his subpar season with the Reds to sign him next summer. Liverpool would probably ask for a nine-figure transfer fee to get a deal done, though.





