‘He just needed more time’ – Wirtz finally breaks Liverpool duck

Florian Wirtz slotted past Jose Sa just before Ryan Gravenberch’s opener to make it 2-0.

Anfield did more than just cheer as the German midfielder wheeled away to celebrate his first Liverpool goal.

Wirtz had finally broken his duck.

Although he signed for Liverpool in a deal worth £116 million 190 days ago, this felt like a real moment of arrival. A player who is finally settling into life on Merseyside had both relief and joy to cheer on.

His goal at Anfield on Saturday came just before the end of a half for Alexander Isak, who had previously had an incredible assist at Tottenham last week, where he was a class above the rest. There was abundant creativity on display.

On Final Score, ex-Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock remarked, “Wirtz is the best player by a country mile on the pitch. He is the most ingenious and willing to take risks.”

Ellen White, a former England international, continued, “There is no denying Florian Wirtz’s quality.” He can use both feet because of the center of gravity and how he can assist.

Although Liverpool were battling to pass the visitors, Wirtz was gliding past the Wolves players like they were not.

If the French striker’s effort had gone in the direction of the post, Hugo Ekitike would have been a contender for the team’s assist of the season if he had earlier played it to him from the halfway line, which sent out four Wolves players.

On a day when Liverpool struggled to beat bottom side Wolves, Ekitike then turned provider as he found Wirtz for his goal.

We will be seeing a lot more of that connection in the coming months despite Isak’s eight weeks of absence with a broken leg.

Not everyone will see the pass, but I’m thankful he did and he gave me the opportunity, said Wirtz.

Manager Arne Slot discussed how Wirtz and Ekiti bulk up in order to succeed in the Premier League, with the German starting a weight-gain program that emphasizes muscle development, durability, and recovery recovery.

Although Wirtz and his captain Virgil van Dijk insisted that there is still work to be done, the effects are beginning to be felt.

He is getting used to the intensity and our playing more. Van Dijk said, “He’s very important on the ball, and there’s no denying that.”

Wirtz stated to Final Score, “I know it’s the hardest league in the world, and I just have to get used to the physicality and the midfielders around me.”

“Every game makes me feel a little better, and I want to keep feeling that way.”

That will be a fitting Christmas present for Liverpool fans and musical accompaniment. With his 21st shot in the Premier League, they have been waiting for him to score, but Wirtz is only just beginning.

“The team has already seen what he brings,” he said, noting how many chances and close attempts to score he created. Even if he doesn’t realize it, everyone in the world of football is aware of what has been said about him, according to Slot, according to Sky Sports.

He will continue to score more goals than just this one. Florian, he continued, “I believe he accomplished more than just the goal today.”