FLORIAN WIRTZ NEWS

Could be back earlier than expected Wirtz (ankle) could return to competition earlier than expected after feeling good with his ankle, coach Xabi Alonso said in the press conference. "I talked with Flo. He feels bett...

Impact Wirtz suffered a ligament injury to his right ankle in the game against Bremen but is recovering well and feeling good. He could return to the pitch earlier than expected, likely at the beginning of next month. Until then, Amine Adli and Exequiel Palacios, in more advanced role in the frontline, have seen increased playing time.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga resumes with Bayern and Leverkusen assessing damage after international break

The Bundesliga returns dented by the international break as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen assess the toll on their players

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leverkusen rediscovers its late-goal magic in a 4-3 comeback win over Stuttgart in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen rediscovered some of the late-goal magic from its title-winning season as Patrik Schick’s added-time header sealed a 4-3 comeback win over Stuttgart in the Bundesl...

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund aims to bring some of its Champions League success to disastrous Bundesliga campaign

The two German teams in the Champions League quarterfinals are having very different Bundesliga seasons

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harry Kane revels in a statement win for Bayern Munich in the Champions League

Harry Kane is one step closer to being a Champions League winner, and he wants to enjoy Bayern Munich’s statement victory over German rival Bayer Leverkusen

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz to miss several weeks with ankle ligament injury

Bayer Leverkusen’s star attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is set to be out for several weeks with an ankle ligament injury in a further blow to the team’s already-difficult German...

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for several weeks Wirtz suffered a ligament injury to his right ankle in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Bremen. He will be sidelined for several weeks, the club announced.

Impact Wirtz was forced off just 13 minutes after entering the pitch in the second half of Saturday's clash with Bremen following a bad challenge. MRI scans later revealed a ligament injury to his right ankle, which will sideline him for several weeks. Emiliano Buendia is expected to take on a larger role in the front line until Wirtz fully recovers.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper Rönnow the hero for Union Berlin as it claims unlikely 2-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt

Frederik Rönnow has saved a last-minute penalty for Union Berlin to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 and stay away from the Bundesliga’s relegation zone on Sunday

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wirtz among three key players injured for Leverkusen before Bayern match

Bayer Leverkusen is fretting about the fitness of three key players ahead of its Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern and Leverkusen lose in Bundesliga before their Champions League clash

Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich has squandered a two-goal lead and slumped to a 3-2 loss at home to struggling Bochum on Saturday, but Bayer Leverkusen was unable to take advantage

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off after 13 minutes Wirtz was taken off in the 59th minute of Saturday's match against Werder Bremen due to an apparent injury.

Impact Wirtz had a short outing Saturday, as he would only appear at halftime before being taken off just 13 minutes later due to injury. He is a top player in the world and easily the most critical player to Leverkusen's success, so this could be a major loss. He was replaced by Alejandro Grimaldo, although Nathan Tella and Emiliano Buendia are more likely options if he misses more time.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

What to look out for in the Bundesliga this weekend

Things are looking rosy for Bayern Munich with an eight-point lead in the Bundesliga and comfortable three-goal advantage over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harry Kane's new attacking partner? Bayern Munich's chances of signing Florian Wirtz from rivals Bayer Leverkusen branded 'realistic' as Bundesliga leaders eye huge summer transfer | Goal.com US Bayern Munich have long been linked with a transfer for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, with summer move now being branded 'realistic' des...

MARCH 4 • GOAL.COM

Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City to sign €150 million-rated Real Madrid target - Reports Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants his side to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, a Real Madrid target.

MARCH 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Assits Wirtz had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Holstein Kiel.

Impact Wirtz set up Amine Adli in the 45th minute assisting the second goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement in February for Wirtz as he's combined for seven shots, six chances created and 12 crosses over his last three Bundesliga appearances.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Former Bayern Munich Star Says Florian Wirtz Is 'In A Different League' Than Jamal Musiala Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are currently two of the top talents in German football. Wirtz has been tearing it up for Bayer Leverkusen,...

FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM

Man City planning to rival Real Madrid in move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz - Paper Talk Plus: Tottenham eye ambitious move for Borussia Dortmund and England U21 star Jamie Gittens; Mikel Arteta is hoping to have Arsenal duo Buka...

FEBRUARY 18 • SKY.COM

Man City identify Kevin De Bruyne's replacement as Premier League giants target summer bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz | Goal.com US Manchester City have set their sights on a summer move to replace Kevin De Bruyne with Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.

FEBRUARY 17 • GOAL.COM

Abbreviated performance Wirtz recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Wirtz found himself on the Bayer Leverkusen substitute's bench Saturday after a stretch in which he started and played at least 81 minutes in a condensed six match over 19 days stretch. In his 30 minutes on the pitch, the talented attacker created two chances. Overall, Wirtz has scored nine goals and assisted on nine goals over 21 Bundesliga appearances (17 starts).

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic against Prague Wirtz scored a goal while taking six shots (two on goal), crossing five times inaccurately and creating seven chances during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Sparta Prague.

Impact Wirtz found the back of the net in the 32nd minute scoring the opening goal of the match while leading Leverkusen in shots and chances created. The attacker ends the league phase of the Champions League with seven goal involvements, 26 shots and 25 chances created while starting all eight matches.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 29

Assists one of two goals Wirtz had an assist while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leipzig.

Impact Wirtz set up Aleix Garcia in the 36th minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal while leading the team with four shots. The attacker has combined for two goals and two assists to go along with 11 shots and seven chances created over his last three league starts.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in all three goals Wirtz scored twice and added an assist while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Monchenglad...

Impact Wirtz scored in the 32nd and 62nd minutes before setting up Patrik Schick in the 74th to play a role in all three Leverkusen goals while leading the team in crosses and chances created. The midfield dynamo has combined four seven shots, five chances created and seven crosses over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple stats Wirtz took five shots (two on goal), crossed three times inaccurately, created three chances and made three tackles (winning two) during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but was active on both sides of the ball leading Leverkusen in shots, chances created and tackles during the win. The dynamo has combined for four goal involvements to go along with eight shots, seven chances created and six crosses over his last three starts.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich's new No.10?! Bundesliga giants continue Florian Wirtz pursuit as they aim to team Bayer Leverkusen star with Harry Kane | Goal.com US Bayern Munich are reportedly not giving up on signing Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz - even if he signs a new contract extension.

JANUARY 6 • GOAL.COM