October 2, 2026

Jurgen Klopp defends Wirtz: He joined Liverpool at a disastrous time

German Jurgen Klopp, coach of the German national team, praised the outstanding level presented by player Florian Wirtz during the victory over Serbia with two unanswered goals in the European Nations League, expressing his complete confidence in the player’s ability to regain his brilliance with his team, Liverpool.

In statements reported by the German newspaper Kicker, Klopp said: “Wertz gave a wonderful performance. I know him as a special player, and I only know this version of him.” He added, explaining the player’s circumstances: “He arrived at Liverpool at the worst possible time. He is an amazing player and will come back strong, and I do not think he is experiencing a decline in his level. Rather, he is in good condition.”

In a related context, Klopp warned of the difficulty of the upcoming confrontation against Greece, highlighting the danger of the opponent’s attacking line and the expected crowd atmosphere that will make the match tense.

The German coach stressed that the next challenge lies in the team’s ability to repeat the strong performance it showed against Serbia, indicating that the “Manschaft” is still in the stage of continuous learning and development.

Klopp concluded his statements by pointing out the most prominent strengths that emerged in his team’s performance during the last match, explaining that the team excelled in various stages of play, and expressing his great admiration for the correct positioning inside the penalty area and the solid defensive performance.