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1. 5 Sep 22 5:01 AM

   Analysts frame international break as test of Klopp's man-management

   Commentary noted that Klopp's man-management, credited for his success at Liverpool, will now be tested on Wirtz during the Nations League window as the club and country hope he can turn doubters into believers.

   “Wirtz’s mission is to turn doubters into believers.”

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     Jurgen Klopp’s man-management was at the heart of the glory he masterminded during nearly nine years in charge at Liverpool — now his former club will hope that he has a similarly-inspiring effect on Florian Wirtz during the upcoming international break. To borrow one of Klopp’s soundbites from his unveiling in 2015, Wirtz’s mission is to turn…

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2. 4 Sep 21 2:23 PM

   Wirtz responds to Carragher's criticism on social media

   Florian Wirtz broke his silence following Carragher's remarks about his Bournemouth performance, addressing the criticism on social media ahead of the international break.

   1. 1 outlet Florian Wirtz breaks silence after Liverpool legend's criticism ahead of international break

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

3. 3 Sep 21 3:54 AM

   Carragher escalates'He would not be in my Liverpool team'

   Carragher intensified his criticism, calling Wirtz's performance 'really poor' and stating the midfielder would not currently make his own Liverpool XI, while also weighing in on a possible tactical/personnel decision for the club.

   “He would not be in my Liverpool team…”

   1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · read ↗

4. 2 Sep 20 1:27 PM

   Carragher says Wirtz struggled against Bournemouth

   Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher criticized Wirtz's display in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Bournemouth, flagging it as one of his weaker outings since his £116m move.

   1. 1 outlet first by Sky Sports, 3d ago · read ↗

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6. 1 Sep 17 4:24 PM

   Klopp names Wirtz in Germany squad and defends him

   Announcing his second Germany squad for the Nations League window, new head coach Jürgen Klopp said he wants Wirtz judged on his overall contribution rather than goals and assists, revealing the two remain in regular contact.

   “We have to move away from expecting to see special moments from him. He needs to help us as a team.”

   1. 1 outlet Jürgen Klopp backs Liverpool's Florian Wirtz after Toni Kroos' criticism ahead of Nations League

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago

   2. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago · read ↗

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7. backgroundSep 16

   Toni Kroos mocks Wirtz's World Cup form on his podcast — On his 'Einfach Mal Luppen' podcast, Kroos sarcastically named Wirtz among three players he wished had been in Klopp's first Germany squad despite having played at the World Cup, mocking his tournament performance.