Florian Wirtz named in Germany World Cup squad as ex-Liverpool star slams decision on teammate
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFlorian WirtzFlorian Wirtz has become the latest Liverpool player to be confirmed as heading to the World Cup, but Markus Babbel is not happy with Julian Nagelsmann, who has been blastedFlorian Wirtz in action for Germany.(Image: Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images)In a surprise to absolutely nobody, Florian Wirtz has been named in Germany's squad for the World Cup. The 22-year-old will be a key man for Julian Nagelsmann.Wirtz has had a slow-ish start to life at Liverpool after a mega-money move, though the circumstances were hardly ideal for a variety of reasons.
Next year, he should have a much better platform to show what he can is capable of.Swedish striker Alexander Isak getting fit again would be a big help in terms of finishing the chances that Wirtz creates, while adding some pace in wide areas should get more out of the Reds' number 10 too.READ MORE: Harvey Elliott immediately mocks Aston Villa transfer after Europa League successREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Bowen interest, Diomande decision, Barcola stanceAhead of the World Cup, however, the former Liverpool and Germany defender Markus Babbel has blasted the uncertainty surrounding the goalkeeper position.Manuel Neuer, the Bayern Munich shot-stopper, has been called up for the tournament despite retiring from international soccer two years ago. Matthias Sammer is right that it's not a matter of personal preference, but that the best players have to go to the World Cup."But nobody can tell me that Nagelsmann only realized last week: 'Wow, Neuer's actually in really good form.'"Neuer's return comes amid an injury for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who was set to be the number one.
I probably would have reacted differently and said: 'If you don't trust me, then you can do your damn thing on your own.'"Liverpool.com says: Wirtz will be under some pressure to perform at a higher level for the Reds next season after having a year to settle in, but for his country, he is a leading light too.If Nagelsmann's side is to go far, then Wirtz will be at the center of that. Alongside Jamal Musiala, he is one of the real gems that Germany needs to get the most out of.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFlorian Wirtz