Wirtz's growth isn't just limited to his club form; his leadership within the German national team is also evolving. During the recent international break, Wirtz took Bayern Munich's 18-year-old sensation Lennart Karl under his wing. The pair combined effectively during Germany's victories over Switzerland and Ghana, showing a natural chemistry on the pitch.
Wirtz senior was delighted to see his son acting as a mentor for the debutant. Wirtz had already established himself as the decisive player on the pitch against Switzerland,netting two goals and providing two assists, while Karl made his international debut in the 63rd minute.
"You saw when Lennart Karl came into the game and Florian played very nicely with him," Hans observed. "That was a welcoming greeting to Lennart. It pleased me very much." The partnership continued against Ghana, where Karl was substituted on at halftime, and Wirtz left the field 15 minutes later. "I believe that's how you have to do it," Hans added. "You have to integrate everyone and then the team also shows a good performance."