Iraola and Klopp defend Wirtz's contributions to Liverpool's team performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Andoni Iraola defended Florian Wirtz, stating he should be evaluated based on the team's performance when he plays. Since joining Liverpool for £116 million, Wirtz has scored four goals and assisted five times in 37 league appearances. Jurgen Klopp previously supported Wirtz, emphasizing his work rate and team contributions. Ahead of Liverpool's Premier League match against Bournemouth, Iraola acknowledged Wirtz's desire to improve his scoring record while highlighting his overall impact on the game.
- •Wirtz has four goals and five assists in 37 Premier League matches.
- •Iraola emphasizes judging players by team performance, not just stats.
- •Klopp highlighted Wirtz's significant ground covered this season.
- •Wirtz aims to improve his record in English football.
- •Liverpool faces Bournemouth this weekend.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola hits back at Florian Wirtz criticism over Liverpool form: ‘He is helping us in a lot of different areas’
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Judge him by the team’: Iraola echoes Klopp in robust defence of Liverpool star Florian Wirtz
"Andoni Iraola has insisted Florian Wirtz should be judged by how well Liverpool perform when he is on the pitch.Wirtz has faced scrutiny since his £116m arrival from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, wit...
"The German playmaker has struggled to establish a consistent run of form since Liverpool completed a move worth up to £116m last year
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:24 PMAndoni Iraola hits back at Florian Wirtz criticism over Liverpool form: ‘He is helping us in a lot of different areas’
The German playmaker has struggled to establish a consistent run of form since Liverpool completed a move worth up to £116m last year
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:05 PM‘Judge him by the team’: Iraola echoes Klopp in robust defence of Liverpool star Florian Wirtz
Andoni Iraola has insisted Florian Wirtz should be judged by how well Liverpool perform when he is on the pitch.Wirtz has faced scrutiny since his £116m arrival from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, wit...
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