Florian Wirtz
![Bayer Leverkusen's Panagiotis Retsos, Odilon Kossounou and Amine Adli look dejected during the match on October 17, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Panagiotis Retsos, Odilon Kossounou and Amine Adli look dejected during the match on October 17, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/21/41/baybay_1.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfL Bochum - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 14:45
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea to battle Real Madrid for Florian Wirtz?
Chelsea reportedly join Spanish giants Real Madrid in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz next year.
Nov 14, 15:09
![Germany players celebrate after the match October 11, 2021 Germany players celebrate after the match October 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Germany could line up against Armenia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Armenia.
Nov 12, 09:39
![Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021 Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Armenia vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Armenia and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 09:32
![Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021 Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Germany could line up against Liechtenstein
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.
Nov 9, 14:38
![Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021 Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Germany vs. Liechtenstein - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Germany and Liechtenstein, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 14:28
![Germany players celebrate after the match October 11, 2021 Germany players celebrate after the match October 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five Germany players forced to self-isolate after positive coronavirus test
The German Football Federation confirm that five Germany players have been forced to self-isolate after one of them has tested positive for coronavirus.
Nov 9, 13:17
![Germany players celebrate after the match October 11, 2021 Germany players celebrate after the match October 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ilkay Gundogan, Julian Draxler return to Hansi Flick's Germany squad
Germany manager Hansi Flick has included Ilkay Gundogan and Julian Draxler in his 27-man squad ahead of November's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Romania.
Nov 5, 22:36
![Bayer Leverkusen's Patrik Schick celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 24, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Patrik Schick celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Hertha Berlin vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Hertha Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 5, 14:17
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Newcastle United scouting Florian Wirtz?
Newcastle United reportedly join Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen prospect Florian Wirtz.
Oct 28, 16:40
![Real Betis' coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts on September 16, 2021 Real Betis' coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts on September 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Betis vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Real Betis and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 21:33
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 15, 14:36
![Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021 Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Germany could line up against North Macedonia
Sports Mole looks at how Germany could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 qualifying clash with North Macedonia at the Tose Proeski Arena.
Oct 9, 21:38
![North Macedonia's Ivan Trickovski celebrates scoring on June 4, 2021 North Macedonia's Ivan Trickovski celebrates scoring on June 4, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: North Macedonia vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between North Macedonia and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 9, 21:05
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League clubs 'interested in Florian Wirtz'
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is reportedly attracting interest from many Premier League clubs, who are considering a move in one of the upcoming transfer windows.
Oct 7, 09:39
![Germany's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring against Liechtenstein on September 2, 2021 Germany's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring against Liechtenstein on September 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Germany could line up against Romania
Sports Mole looks at how Germany could line up for Friday's World Cup 2022 qualifying clash with Romania at the Volksparkstadion.
Oct 6, 11:12
![Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021 Germany boss Hansi Flick pictured in August 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Germany vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Germany and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 6, 10:25
![Germany's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring against Liechtenstein on September 2, 2021 Germany's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring against Liechtenstein on September 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Matthias Ginter called up to Germany squad
Germany head coach Hansi Flick names his 23-man squad ahead of October's World Cup qualifiers against Romania and North Macedonia.
Oct 2, 18:52
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Arminia Bielefeld vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 1, 21:05
![Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips pictured on September 12, 2021 Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips pictured on September 12, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Football rumours: Leeds make early move to retain Kalvin Phillips
Youri Tielemans and Pau Torres are also being talked about.
Sep 30, 07:18
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz pictured on September 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United, Chelsea 'interested in Florian Wirtz'
Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz, according to a report.
Sep 29, 14:46
![Real Betis' coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts on September 16, 2021 Real Betis' coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts on September 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Ferencvaros vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Ferencvaros and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 29, 00:01
![Celtic's David Turnbull celebrates with teammates against FK Jablonec on August 12, 2021 Celtic's David Turnbull celebrates with teammates against FK Jablonec on August 12, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Celtic vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Celtic and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 28, 16:37
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Florian Wirtz 'not planning to leave Bayer Leverkusen for two more years'
Bayer Leverkusen teenager Florian Wirtz is reportedly planning to remain with the Bundesliga club for the next two seasons, according to his father Joachim Wirtz.
Sep 27, 14:00
![VfL Bochum coach Thomas Reis reacts on May 16, 2021 VfL Bochum coach Thomas Reis reacts on May 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: VfL Bochum vs. Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between VfL Bochum and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 24, 21:12
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Mainz 05 - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Mainz 05, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 23, 15:28
![Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior pictured in December 2020 Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior pictured in December 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Three young stars who have started the season on fire
Sports Mole takes a look at three young stars who have started the new season in style in Europe's top leagues.
Sep 20, 13:24
![Bayer Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane reacts on September 11, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane reacts on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stuttgart vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 17, 11:15
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League clubs interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz?
Manchester United and Arsenal are said to be contemplating a future approach for Bayer Leverkusen youngster Florian Wirtz.
Sep 15, 09:45
![Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Moussa Diaby celebrate scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Ferencvaros - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Ferencvaros, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 15:19
![Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021 Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Besiktas vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Besiktas and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 13, 20:16
![Germany's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring against Liechtenstein on September 2, 2021 Germany's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring against Liechtenstein on September 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Germany could line up against Iceland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash with Iceland.
Sep 7, 00:16
![Germany's Thomas Muller pictured on June 2, 2021 Germany's Thomas Muller pictured on June 2, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Germany could line up against Liechtenstein
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Liechtenstein.
Aug 31, 17:22
![Germany's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring against Portugal at Euro 2020 on June 19, 2021 Germany's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring against Portugal at Euro 2020 on June 19, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Liechtenstein vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Liechtenstein and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 16:18
![FC Augsburg's Florian Niederlechner celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 23, 2021 FC Augsburg's Florian Niederlechner celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 23, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Augsburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 26, 21:57
![Bayer Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane arrives ahead of the match on August 7, 2021 Bayer Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane arrives ahead of the match on August 7, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Monchengladbach - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 19, 23:17
![FC Union Berlin coach Urs Fischer before the match on January 23, 2021 FC Union Berlin coach Urs Fischer before the match on January 23, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Union Berlin vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 12, 22:13
![Portugal Under-21s forward Dany Mota celebrates scoring against England Under-21s on March 28, 2021 Portugal Under-21s forward Dany Mota celebrates scoring against England Under-21s on March 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Germany Under-21s vs. Portugal Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Under-21 Championship final between Germany Under-21s and Portugal Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 19:10
![Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal on January 24, 2021 Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal on January 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole's Bundesliga Team of the Season - Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland, Thomas Muller
Sports Mole selects its Bundesliga Team of the Season for the 2020-21 campaign, including Robert Lewandowski, Erling Braut Haaland and Thomas Muller.
May 24, 23:16
![Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho scores their third goal against RB Leipzig on 8 May, 2021 Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho scores their third goal against RB Leipzig on 8 May, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 20, 17:14