Overview
- The 22-year-old scored in the 42nd minute to make it 2-0 in Liverpool’s 2-1 home victory over Wolverhampton, ending a 23-match wait for his first competitive goal for the club.
- Head coach Arne Slot lauded the performance and said he expects Wirtz to score many more, noting the visible relief shared by the squad.
- Captain Virgil van Dijk commended Wirtz’s influence on the ball but said he looked tired after about an hour, with coaches running a muscle-building plan to boost his durability.
- Wirtz told Sky and the BBC he felt great relief, called the Premier League the hardest league, and said he is adapting and feeling better each game.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in seven, sit fourth in the table, and are reported to be 10 points behind leaders Arsenal, placing added focus on Wirtz’s continued progress.