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‘Led by example’ – What German media said about Florian Wirtz in captaining his country on Sunday

Florian Wirtz had the honour of captaining Germany for the first time as his country drew 0-0 with Greece in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. The Liverpool playmaker was initially earmarked to play only in the Nationalmannschaft’s final two…

By Our Writers · Empire Of The Kop

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:33 AM

Key Things to Know

German media praised Florian Wirtz's leadership but noted a second-half decline during Germany's 0-0 draw against Greece.
Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in the UEFA Nations League as Wirtz earned his 48th cap.
Manager Jurgen Klopp handed the 23-year-old Liverpool playmaker the captain's armband for the first time.

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German media gave mixed reviews to Florian Wirtz after he captained Germany for the first time in a 0-0 UEFA Nations League draw with Greece on Sunday. German outlets, including Focus and Sport1, praised the Liverpool playmaker for his strong, industrious first-half showing and leadership, but noted his influence faded after halftime, resulting in mid-tier ratings of 3 on a 1-6 scale.

Manager Jurgen Klopp entrusted the 23-year-old with the captaincy for his 48th international cap due to squad injury issues. The Empire of the Kop notes the endorsement from Klopp offers encouragement ahead of Liverpool's upcoming clash against Manchester City at Anfield.

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‘Led by example’ – What German media said about Florian Wirtz in captaining his country on Sunday

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