Overview
- Wirtz’s 42nd‑minute strike made it 2-0 at Anfield and marked his first competitive goal for Liverpool after his summer move from Leverkusen for a reported €125–150 million.
- Head coach Arne Slot backed the 22-year-old to score many more and highlighted steady improvement, while captain Virgil van Dijk praised his quality but noted he must build stamina to sustain 90-minute performances every three days.
- Wirtz said he felt relief, described the Premier League as the hardest league in the world, and stressed he is still adapting to its physical demands and to teammates’ movements.
- Team-mates and former colleagues publicly congratulated him, with Nick Woltemade and Victor Boniface among those celebrating his milestone as fans voted him player of the match.
- Separate reports say striker Alexander Isak sustained a fractured lower leg that will sideline him for months, and some outlets speculate Wirtz could be used in a more advanced role, though Liverpool has not confirmed any tactical change.