Overview
- Wirtz delivered his first Premier League assist in a 2-1 victory at Tottenham and received This Is Anfield’s Man of the Match award.
- He was substituted in stoppage time with a hamstring worry, with The Athletic reporting club confidence it was cramp pending scan confirmation.
- Performance data underscored his influence, including 105 touches, seven touches in the box, 83 of 91 passes completed, four of five dribbles, and eight defensive contributions.
- Milos Kerkez said a recent tactical tweak has given him more freedom to combine with Wirtz, highlighting a strong understanding on Liverpool’s left flank.
- Head coach Arne Slot has stressed Wirtz’s ongoing physical development to meet league intensity, as Liverpool’s unbeaten run reached six to move up to fifth amid continued scrutiny of his goal tally.