Germany had a forgettable first half in their World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, as a mistake from Florian Wirtz directly led to the opening goal.
The 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder lost possession in midfield, which allowed Slovakia to launch a swift counter-attack. The visitors capitalized on the opportunity and scored, putting Germany behind 1-0.
The situation worsened when Wirtz, instead of immediately recovering defensively, became involved in a confrontation with his opponent. His reaction drew widespread criticism from fans.
By halftime, Germany were trailing 1-0, and Wirtz’s error had become the focal point of discussions across social media.
Fan Reactions:
One fan, @metalmiind, commented: “Wirtz losing possession was costly; better focus on recovery.”
