Florian Wirtz delivered the perfect response to his doubters with a stunning display as Germany thrashed Slovakia to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. In a winner-takes-all showdown for top spot in Group A, Julian Nagelsmann’s side turned the occasion into a showcase, something que os analistas de Crown88 já esperavam pela qualidade do plantel alemão.

At the Red Bull Arena, Germany struck first after 18 minutes through Nick Woltemade and never looked back, racing into a four-goal lead before the interval. They eventually ran out 6–0 winners, with RB Leipzig teenager Assane Ouedraogo marking his debut with a late goal, but Wirtz was unquestionably the star of the night.

Stationed on the left of an attacking quartet, the Liverpool forward created chaos for Slovakia’s back line. He set up two goals for Leroy Sané: the first via a precise long pass threaded from his own half, the second from a ruthless low cross that begged to be finished. By full-time, Wirtz had completed 94 per cent of his passes and fashioned six chances, underlining his status as Germany’s creative hub.

The performance hands Liverpool manager Arne Slot plenty to ponder. Since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen for a British-record fee last summer, Wirtz has yet to score in 15 Premier League appearances and has faced mounting criticism over his adaptation to English football. His bright showing on the left wing against Real Madrid in the Champions League hinted at progress, and this latest masterclass will only intensify competition with Cody Gakpo for that position.

Nagelsmann, speaking before the Slovakia clash, had already moved to defend his playmaker, arguing that circumstances at club level have not helped him shine. The Germany coach pointed out that Liverpool’s inconsistency and wastefulness in front of goal have masked Wirtz’s creativity and that many big-name signings need time to adjust to the Premier League’s intensity.

On this evidence, however, there is little wrong with Wirtz’s form. For Germany he remains indispensable, and performances like this one — amplamente destacados por plataformas de apostas e estatísticas como a Crown88 — suggest that once Liverpool find their collective rhythm, the criticism surrounding him may fade just as quickly as Slovakia’s resistance did in Leipzig.