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This is a compliment that would please any football player. Now Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has compared his young attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz to a certain Lionel Messi as reported le Daily Mail. The 19-year-old German, who is just recovering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee, has still not played a single minute this season with the 12th in the Bundesliga. Close to a return to competition, Wirtz impresses his coach who sees in him rare qualities. Qualities which, according to the Spaniard, belong to the Argentinian genius Lionel Messi.
“There are good players and there are players who look good on the pitch. The player who looks good does nice things, but not necessarily effective. Why is Messi so good? Because that he knows how and when to make simple passes. Messi says: “Are you in a better position? Here’s the ball!”. It’s not always regarding making the brightest move, but the best and smartest move. Florian can do it. That’s why he’s so good.”
Florian Wirtz will have the opportunity to prove his coach right when he returns, hoped for the next match on January 22, on the lawn of Borussia Mönchengladbach. The young German international (4 caps) will be eagerly awaited in the Bundesliga, he who impressed so much on his debut at only 17 years old.
to summarize
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has compared his wonderkid Florian Wirtz to the seven-time Ballon d’Or. Close to a return to competition, Wirtz impresses his coach who sees in him rare qualities. Qualities which, according to the Spaniard, belong to the Argentinian genius Lionel Messi.
