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Alonso Predicts Wirtz's Liverpool Impact Amid Anfield Return

11/4/2025

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Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid manager, says Florian Wirtz, a £116 million midfielder, will make an impact at Liverpool.
Florian Wirtz has struggled to score or assist in his first 13 matches after moving from Germany.
Wirtz previously excelled under Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.
As Alonso returns to Anfield with Real Madrid, he notes the emotional significance for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool defender, who may face hostility after his departure.

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Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid manager, says Florian Wirtz, a £116 million midfielder, will make an impact at Liverpool.
Florian Wirtz has struggled to score or assist in his first 13 matches after moving from Germany.
Wirtz previously excelled under Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.
As Alonso returns to Anfield with Real Madrid, he notes the emotional significance for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool defender, who may face hostility after his departure.