{
  "id": 7998235,
  "title": "Klopp reveals how Germany can help Liverpool star Florian Wirtz thrive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/klopp-reveals-how-germany-can-help-liverpool-star-florian-wirtz-thrive",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T09:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/klopp-reveals-germany-help-liverpool-093100516.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool star Florian Wirtz is set to thrive under the guidance of Germany coach Jürgen Klopp, who has emphasized the importance of reducing pressure on the young player. Klopp believes that Wirtz needs to feel comfortable in the national team and contribute to the team's success without the expectation of producing standout moments. At a press conference, Klopp highlighted that Wirtz's main role is to help the team, and it's crucial for him to feel at ease with the coaching staff. The coach acknowledged that players can have successful games without scoring or providing assists and urged Wirtz to view such performances as significant contributions to the team. Klopp also addressed the tendency of experts to scrutinize players' performances, emphasizing that Wirtz has been performing well since making his debut for Germany in 2021, with a total of 11 goals and 14 assists in 45 appearances.",
  "summary": "Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has called for less pressure on Liverpool star Florian Wirtz as he aims to make the 23-year-old feel comfortable and get the most out of him in the national team.“The com...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Report: Klopp set to leave Undav out of Germany squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/report-klopp-set-to-leave-undav-out-of-germany-squad",
        "published": "2026-09-16T07:18:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Klopp names 44 players in two Germany squads as he turns the Nations League into an audition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/klopp-names-44-players-in-two-germany-squads-as-he-turns-the-nations",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:21:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}