Playing a familiar position in the national team, Wirtz regained his game form

I like this player Wirtz very much.

Anyone who knows my friends knows that I have always been partial to technical stars. From Morfeo in the early days to David Silva in the later years, these types of stars will have a very special place in my heart.

Currently, Wirtz is also my favorite player when watching football.

Regarding Wirtz, I have commented on his technical advantages before. I think that to make good use of him, the most suitable position is the "side midfielder", which is the position from the wing to the front midfielder area.

With a high center forward and teammates with strong running ability without the ball, they can take advantage of his ability to pass the ball well and have good spatial vision. He is the kind of player who is better at passing than shooting.

In the just-concluded World Cup qualifiers, the German team defeated Slovakia 6-0. Nagelsmann vividly taught Sloter a lesson on how to maximize Wirtz's abilities.

In this game, Wirtz contributed two assists. He played very well in the midfielder position.

Under Nagelsmann's system, the German team plays a 4231 tactic. Four backs + two defensive midfielders, and then Wirtz is on the left. He is nominally a left midfielder, but most of the time he prefers to cut inside. When attacking, the left wing will allow the full-back Raum to move forward and become the team's temporary winger.

In the configuration of this German team, Wirtz is the core organization of the team. Basically, the team controls the rhythm and coordination from his point of view.

On the right is Sane, paired with a fast and aggressive wide player.

It should be noted that Wirtz's position in the German team is not limited to the left wing. He will also retreat in a wide range, and sometimes he will get the ball in the midfielder position.

When the opponent presses and the team is unable to control the situation, Wirtz often returns to the center and then controls the ball.

The goal Sane scored was due to Wirtz's long pass, which directly penetrated the opponent's defense and then scored offside.

In order to maximize his strengths and avoid weaknesses and avoid Wirtz's weakness of poor physical contact, Nagelsmann also specially recruited the high center forward Walter Mader. In the game, Waltermade often played one-on-one and hit the wall with Wirtz.

Why did the German team do this?

The reason is that Walter Mader is tall and good at confrontation. His retracement can open up space and take away the opponent's defenders. He has a fulcrum nature, which also greatly protects Wirtz and prevents him from being double-teamed by his opponents too much.

The picture above will well reflect the German team's tactical intentions.

Wiltz and Waltermade went to press the opponent's players at a high position. After grabbing the ball, Waltermade provided a screen for Wirtz and used his huge body to block the opponent's defender. Then using this screen, Wirtz made a cross from the ribs on the left and passed it to Sane who came in behind. Then his teammates easily scored.

In this tactic, we even saw some shadows of the basketball "pick-and-roll". In the process of running without the ball, a high center forward attacked Wirtz and then allowed his teammates to easily assist.

After watching the game, I am very satisfied with the current tactical configuration and system of the German team. Not only did I win by a big score, but it also showed me a clear idea of ​​how the team played without any chaos at all.

First, a high center forward is used as a fulcrum support, then Wirtz on the left is the core organizer, Gnabry in the center, and Sane on the right are attackers. Midfielders Goretzka and Pavlovic serve as defensive barriers and assume some of the tasks of delivering the ball.

The structure of the entire system is very reasonable.

There is coordination, routines, and no hesitation. Unlike other teams that play in a disorganized way, at least I can see how Nagelsmann is coaching this team and how it should play in the future.

Compared to Italy, the German team is still quite strong now. When Musiala returns from injury and integrates into the team, the team's offense will be even more powerful. I am also optimistic that they can achieve good results in the World Cup next year.

Judging from the German team's games, everyone will know why Wirtz did not perform well in Liverpool. It is mainly related to Slott's tactics, system and insufficient player configuration. He is not compatible with the team.

For the Liverpool team, he did not allow Wirtz to play in a comfortable position. Slott was very busy in using Wirtz. Playing everywhere in the center, left, and right, he has never been established as the core player. He can rarely play calmly in the midfielder position like he did with the national team or Leverkusen.

There is also the Liverpool teammates, none of whom help Wirtz like Walter Mader.

Salah likes to shoot by himself, Gakpo is also willing to do it by himself, and Ekitic also likes to cut in from the left and shoot by himself. He is not the kind of forward player who is purely fulcrum and willing to open up space. Isaac was not accustomed to it when he first came.

To be honest, Liverpool's forward line and Wirtz's playing style are completely "rebellious" and there is no tacit understanding at all.

I think it will be very difficult for Wirtz in Liverpool if he continues to play like this. Unless the players are changed, or Slott realizes his problems, changes the system, and is willing to let Wirtz play in his comfortable position, the situation can be changed.

For Wirtz, what abilities do he need to improve in order to gain a foothold in Liverpool? He also needs to improve his physical confrontation and make his body stronger as much as possible.

Manchester City's David Silva suffered a lot when he first came to the Premier League, and he was a little uncomfortable. Later in the game, he continued to gain muscle and strengthen his confrontation, and finally gained a foothold in the Premier League..

Unable to compete, it is still difficult for Wirtz to stay in the Premier League.

Build up your muscles and promote confrontation like Havertz, then it will not be so difficult to stay in Liverpool. At the same time, wait patiently for the opportunity, Salah and others will leave sooner or later.

Once the players leave and the system changes, Wirtz will have a chance to play a role in the team.

At that time we will see the true value of Wirtz.