Overview
- The 22-year-old netted his first competitive Reds goal in a 2-1 home win over Wolverhampton, ending a 23-game wait.
- Head coach Arne Slot praised Wirtz’s progress and said he expects him to score many more.
- Captain Virgil van Dijk welcomed the goal but noted the midfielder looked fatigued after about 60 minutes and must build endurance.
- Wayne Rooney said on BBC’s Match of the Day that Wirtz shows signs of being an elite player, likening his adaptation to Bastian Schweinsteiger’s early Premier League adjustment.
- With Alexander Isak out long term and Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations, reports suggest Liverpool could test Wirtz in a more advanced role.