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Signs of life finally for Wirtz, but Liverpool still need more from playmaker

Florian Wirtz has produced some of his most impressive displays in a Liverpool shirt in the last three games, but Andoni Iraola needs his No 10 to keep sparkling with the Reds now facing three crucial tests at home that will tell us a lot more about where his game is at.

Borussia Mönchengladbach's jewel Wael Mohya enters history books

By scoring in Borussia Mönchengladbach's 3-2 victory over VfB Stuttgart, 17-year-old Wael Mohya not only helped his side to their first victory of the season, but also wrote himself into the Bundesliga history books.

Transfer rumors, news: Como's Paz destroyed Man United, now they want to sign him

Cavan Sullivan has a pre-contract agreement with Manchester City, but could Barcelona swoop up and sign the young American prospect? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ibrahim Maza on Florian Wirtz comparisons, Bayer Leverkusen ambitions and his journey from Berlin's streets to the Bundesliga

From playing street football in Berlin to becoming one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting young talents, Ibrahim Maza has enjoyed a remarkable rise. In a new interview, the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder lifts the lid on his fine start to the new season, and what he one day hopes to achieve in the game.

Mac Allister double sparks Liverpool’s thrilling comeback win over Villarreal

Andoni Iraola and Iñigo Pérez parked a long and close friendship in the buildup to their first competitive confrontation as coaches. The old Athletic Bilbao teammates will have a humdinger of a Champions League contest to dissect once communications are restored. Liverpool, ignited by Rio Ngumoha, recovered from two goals down against Villarreal to maintain their 100% record plus their gathering momentum. Alexis Mac Allister struck twice, Florian Wirtz capped recent improvement with his first goal of the season while Liverpool were dreadful for the opening 30 minutes, transformed after the break and fretting in stoppage time after Tani Oluwaseyi had volleyed in a third for Villarreal. The game flipped on Sergi Cardona’s mistake and Ronald Araújo’s equaliser with the final touch of the first half. “We weren’t able to handle the emotion tonight,” conceded Villarreal coach Pérez. Continue reading...

Ramos could make La Liga return - Monday's gossip

Sergio Ramos could make a surprise return to football in Madrid, Bournemouth put a high price on Alex Scott, and Florian Wirtz is staying at Liverpool.

Why do Liverpool's big-money transfers keep failing to deliver?

Liverpool have spent big over the past two summer transfer windows with little to show for it. Why has their recruitment gone so wrong?

Wirtz delivers but remains Liverpool's conundrum

Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?

The Florian Wirtz mystery: why has he not found Leverkusen form at Liverpool?

Two of our writers pick over the German’s contribution to Liverpool and what the £116m forward could yet produce Some criticism has been OTT and a fee rising to £116m heightens demands but, yes, compared with his performances in Germany and for Germany Wirtz has underwhelmed at Liverpool. The past week has encapsulated his Liverpool career so far. In the Champions League rout of Lask he was everywhere, exploiting gaps between and behind the Austrian club’s defence and knitting together a dominant display against limited opposition. In the previous game against Manchester City , however, when Andoni Iraola needed big players to step up in the absence of Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai, Wirtz was ineffective, wasteful and withdrawn when his team were chasing the game at 0-1. It also did not help his cause that Rayan Cherki, a cheaper alternative whom Liverpool considered and passed on, completed City’s victory with a sublime goal. AH Continue reading...

UCL Matchday 2: Cheers to Viking! Man United mess; Barcelona and PSG impress

The Chaaaaaampions! Europe's top competition returned with a ton of goals, a ton of big results and plenty to talk about. Let's start with the tiny Norwegian team that gave Bayern Munich a fright.

Transfer rumors, news: Martínez's future at Man United in doubt after bust-up

Florian Wirtz could end up returning to the Bundesliga, as Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on his situation at Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Bradley Barcola’s clinical hat-trick inspires Liverpool to 6-3 rout of Lask

Liverpool cleansed themselves from the stains of defeat by Manchester City at the earliest opportunity. A rampant display in Austria saw Bradley Barcola ignite his Liverpool account with the first hat-trick of his professional career and Andoni Iraola’s team devastate Lask’s big night in the Champions League. The major surprise was how the hosts managed to score three. Iraola’s pre-match faith in the big-money signings Barcola and Florian Wirtz was repaid as the pair helped dismantle limited opponents. But it was not all about the money and the £123m signing from Paris Saint-Germain scoring the first goals of his Liverpool career. Lewis Koumas registered his first goal in the competition and replaced Steven Gerrard as the youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League game for Liverpool. A total of 26 shots equalled Liverpool’s record in a Champions League away game. Continue reading...

Iraola has ‘100 per cent’ trust in Wirtz and Barcola

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has “100 per cent” trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after the two £100m-plus signings came in for criticism.

Iraola has ‘100 per cent’ trust in Wirtz and Barcola

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has “100 per cent” trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after the two £100m-plus signings came in for criticism.

Premier League overreactions: Will fan anger wear Man City down? Liverpool's Wirtz worry? Arbeloa in trouble?

After a three-week intermission, the Premier League returned with a bang last weekend.

Is it time for Liverpool to drop Wirtz?

More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid scout Erling Haaland at Anfield

Chelsea are growing confident of signing Bournemouth's Alex Scott. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Hits & Misses: Anderson and Wirtz offering opposite value for money