Overview

• Florian Wirtz and fellow big signing Alexander Isak began on the bench, with Wirtz introduced in the 61st minute.
• Arne Slot said Liverpool faced three games in seven days and noted Dominik Szoboszlai is currently more accustomed to Premier League tempo.
• Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring and Hugo Ekitike added a second to secure the win, sustaining Liverpool’s perfect league start.
• Wirtz has yet to record a goal or assist in six outings, received a 6/10 from GOAL, and faced criticism from Richard Keys questioning his adaptation.
• Analysts highlighted Liverpool’s balance with Szoboszlai in the No.10 role and pointed to a live striker contest after Ekitike scored with Isak on the bench.