FLORIAN WIRTZ NEWS

Nets opening goal Wirtz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-2 win versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Wirtz wasted no time giving Leverkusen an early lead Sunday, notching a goal only two minutes into the match from an Alejandro Grimaldo assist. This gave Wirtz his third goal in his last four appearances, now having seven goals on the season. He also had a great performance outside his goal, registering two shots, two chances created, three tackles and five crosses in his 90 minutes of play.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back in goal form Wirtz scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Wirtz hit the post in the first half, but scored in the 86th minute while leading Leverkusen with three shots in the match. After not scoring since December, Wirtz has goals in two straight matches after also scoring mid week in the Europa League.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking end product Wirtz took four shots (three on goal), crossed six times (three accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Koln.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but was active in attack lacking only end product Sunday. The attacker has three assists, 10 shots, eight crosses and 11 chances created over his last four league starts but hasn't scored a goal since the middle of December.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game winner Wirtz had an assist while taking three shots, crossing once and creating three chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact Wirtz set up Robert Andrich in the 68th minute assisting the game winning goal while leading Leverkusen with three chances created in the match. Wirtz has an assist in three of Leverkusen's last four matches while taking eight shots, creating 10 chances and crossing twice.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Saturday Wirtz had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating three chances during Saturday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Wirtz set up Nathan Tella in the 52nd minute assisting the second goal of the match before subbing off in the 77th minute. Wirtz has not scored a goal since the middle of December, but has Saturday's assist to go along with nine shots, 11 chances created and five crosses over his last three starts.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Creates six chances Wirtz took four shots (two on goal), crossed five times (two accurate) and created six chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet despite leading Leverkusen with six chances created in the match. The attacker has a goal and two assists in his last five Bundesliga matches while creating 12 chances over the same timeframe.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Wirtz took three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet, but was a string puller for Leverkusen often creating the pass that led to a chance created for another player. The midfielder hasn't scored or assisted in his two appearances following the winter break but remains one of the key cogs in the Leverkusen machine.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 28 minutes Wirtz took two off target shots during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Wirtz was deemed not fit to start, but entered the match in the 62nd minute and took two shots. The team was likely being cautious with Wirtz as a top of the table clash against Leipzig is on the horizon next week.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit to start Wirtz (undisclosed) is only available from the bench for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Wirtz was a surprise absence from the starting XI with manager Xabi Alonso explaining that Wirtz had issues training fully during the week and is only available for 20 to 30 minutes off the bench. Adam Hlozek gets the nod in the starting XI in Wirtz's absence.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Bochum Wirtz assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Wirtz assisted Victor Boniface in the 65th minute to help Leverkusen log their fourth goal in the match and seal the deal. The midfielder now has two assists in a row and 11 in the season. He also scored seven times so far, showing how he's an instrumental piece in their offense.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists Wirtz had an assist and scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Wirtz set up Victor Boniface for the opening goal in the 14th minute before scoring himself in the 57th while leading Leverkusen in shots and chances created in the match. Wirtz has two goals and an assist in his last three Bundesliga starts as Leverkusen continue to top the table.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz keeps Leverkusen unbeaten in Bundesliga with 1-1 draw at high-flying Stuttgart

Florian Wirtz has scored to prevent Bayer Leverkusen falling to its first Bundesliga defeat of the season by securing a 1-1 draw at high-flying Stuttgart

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets game tying goal Wirtz scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately, creating a chance and making three tackles (winning all three) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with S...

Impact Wirtz found the back of the net in the 47th minute scoring the game tying goal while also leading Leverkusen with three tackles in the match. The goal was Wirtz's first in over a month, though he now has two goal involvements in his last four Bundesliga appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Wirtz (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Stuttgart.

Impact Wirtz is good to go after picking up an ankle injury in mid week DFB Pokal action. The attacker starts from the opening kickoff having scored three goals and provided five assists in 14 Bundesliga appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Wirtz limps off with an ankle injury in Leverkusen's German Cup win over Paderborn

Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz limped off after being struck on the ankle in Wednesday’s 3-1 German Cup win over Paderborn

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chance for Sunday Wirtz (ankle) has a chance to play Sunday, manager Xabi Alonso told reporters.

Impact Wirtz limped off after taking a heavy tackle during Wednesday's DFB Pokal clash, but it appears the injury may not be as bad as originally feared. The midfielder has an outside chance of playing Sunday, especially considering it's against a top of the table opponent in Stuttgart.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off injured Wirtz had to be helped off after a tackle during the first half of Wednesday's clash with Paderborn.

Impact Wirtz was unable to walk off under his own power and had to be helped off the pitch Wednesday. The substitution came after a heavy challenge caught the midfielder on the ankle and sent him to the ground. More should be known after the match or ahead of Sunday's trip to Stuttgart.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Wirtz took two shots (one on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Wirtz was held off the scoresheet despite leading Leverkusen with three chances created in the match. The attacker has no goals and one assist in his last three Bundesliga starts while creating eight chances, taking five shots and crossing four times over the same timeframe.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dortmund Wirtz (strain) is in the starting XI to face Dortmund on Sunday.

Impact This is not a big surprise, as Wirtz was trending toward being available, and manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged Friday that the star playmaker was feeling better after missing the UEFA Europa League tie against Hacken on Thursday. Wirtz will slot in his regular creative role behind the lone striker, Victor Boniface.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'A magician!' - Chelsea target Victor Boniface reveals how Florian Wirtz convinced him to join Bayer Leverkusen | Goal.com US Victor Boniface has explained that watching videos of Florian Wirtz persuaded him to move to Bayer Leverkusen.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • GOAL.COM

Feeling better ahead of Sunday Wirtz (strain) is progressing well and is questionable for Sunday's match versus Borussia Dortmund, per manager Xabi Alonso. "Florian #Wirtz is feeling better. We still have two fu...

Impact Wirtz had to miss Thursday's UEL match with a strain, but could see a return Sunday if all goes well during his recovery. Before going down on injury, the midfielder had totaled three goals and six assists in eight games played, seven of them coming as starts. Once fully fit, he will return to his starting midfield role for the team.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wanted man! Florian Wirtz certain to leave Bayer Leverkusen eventually as Real Madrid, Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd circle - but Bundesliga leaders want to keep him for one more season | Goal.com US Bayer Leverkusen hope to convince Florian Wirtz to stay for at least one more season despite interest Europe's top teams, according to a rep...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • GOAL.COM

Picks up knock Wirtz will not be available against BK Hacken on Thursday due to a muscular injury.

Impact Wirtz's injury was described as minor, but he'll still face a quick turnaround to be ready for Sunday's clash with Borussia Dortmund. Prior to getting hurt, Wirtz had started six straight matches in which he racked up three goals on 11 shots (eight on target) and five assists. Patrik Schick (calf) did make the trip for Thursday's contest and could take Wirtz's spot in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener against Union Berlin Wirtz assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and five chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Wirtz assisted the opener in the 23rd minute for Alejandro Grimaldo. He managed two complete four dribbles but missed a big chance in the 71st minute. He has been one of the best players this season and has recorded six goals and 10 assists across all competitions. He also has nine goal involvements in the last six appearances across all competitions.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Wirtz scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Wirtz found the back of the net after just nine minutes to open the scoring in the match. Wirtz has goals in three straight matches in all competitions to go along with four assists, six shots, nine chances created and four crosses.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE