Certainly one of Germany’s brightest younger stars, Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking midfielder Florian Wertz, was given some rising pains on the worldwide stage within the first half by coach Hansi Flick.

Wirtz began in a job someplace between an attacking midfielder and an inverted winger, relying on the way you interpret Hansi Flick’s beginning line-up, however not often obtained the ball. He completed with fifteen touches, misplaced 5 possessions, and received no duels (via Sofascore.com). The few instances he appeared harmful, he was unable to discover a teammate who was able to attain – although that won’t have been his fault alone.

Regardless, Germany appeared extra level-headed and managed after the early turnaround Borussia DortmundEmre may change Leon Goretzka (ankle) of Bayern Munich as nicely. Wirtz gave strategy to Wolfsburg midfielder Felix Nmecha. However changing Wirtz was totally the coach’s resolution.

Flick stated afterwards: “That is the best way it’s” (via iMiaSanMia). “It is simply that he hasn’t had his greatest days. He has to undergo that too. I believe that can encourage him much more.”

At 19 years outdated, Wirtz is without doubt one of the youngest gamers within the nationwide group prep and has simply come out of ACL tear restoration as nicely. His star remains to be shining brilliant – and if his future takes him out of Leverkusen quickly, count on Bayern Munich to be Germany’s largest membership among the many contenders.

But, although? A slice of humble pie for the Leverkusen marvel, and loads of time to consider how he may keep away from that consequence on his subsequent worldwide begin.