Xabi Alonso previously suggested Florian Wirtz has a similar quality to Lionel Messi in how he plays the game so well, but also keeps it simple.
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"There are good players and there are players who look good on the pitch," Alonso said a couple of years ago. "The player who looks good does things that are nice, but not necessarily efficient.
"Why is Messi so good? Because he knows how and when to play simple passes. Messi says: 'You're in a better position? Here, there you have the ball!'
"It's not always about making the most brilliant move, but the best and smartest. Florian can do that. That's why he's so good."