Bundesliga

Florian Wirtz's Struggles Should Have Been Expected

Liverpool's big money midfielder has contributed little of note. What's a fair expectation for an import in a much changed team wracked by grief?

Oct 10 •

Refining Hugo Ekitike's Take-on Tactic Will Deliver Goals

Dribbles and carries aren't quite the same thing in data terms. Regardless, Hugo Ekitike didn't have many peers for either last season.

Aug 11 •

Frimpong and Wirtz: Transferring a Potent Pair to Liverpool

Liverpool have signed two players who already worked well together. How good were Frimpong and Wirtz for Leverkusen? How will they work for the Reds?

Jul 1 •

Florian Wirtz's Leverkusen link-up which outdid Firmino and Salah

Florian Wirtz has over twice as many assists for Patrick Schick as anyone else. Can Liverpool replicate this powerful partnership for the German…

Jun 20 •

Florian Wirtz's Pressing is Elite. It Will Need to Improve at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz was in the top three per cent of pressers in the Bundesliga and Champions League this season. Liverpool have players who break the scales

May 30 •

Florian Wirtz, Shohei Ohtani and the 50-50s

Liverpool have been strongly linked with Florian Wirtz. The Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder excels in multiple metrics.

May 28 •

The Aggregate: Rumoured Liverpool Target Can Replace Trent Alexander-Arnold's Strength

While Conor Bradley progresses the ball through carrying at an elite level, Liverpool will need someone to pass progressively. They may have found their…

May 7 •

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