Florian Wirtz Finally Arrives as Liverpool Hold Off Spirited Wolves at Anfield
If there was one moment that truly summed up Liverpool’s win over Wolves, it was the noise inside Anfield when Florian Wirtz scored. Not just a cheer, but a full-blown roar of relief and excitement. After months of waiting, the German playmaker had finally broken his Liverpool duck, and it felt like a real turning point.
The game itself swung in a short, dramatic burst. Liverpool had been probing without much reward, with Wolves sitting deep and frustrating the home side. Then, late in the first half, the breakthrough came. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring, and before Wolves could even reset, Wirtz was through on goal. He calmly slotted past José Sá to make it 2-0, and suddenly Anfield came alive. It had taken 190 days and 21 Premier League shots, but Wirtz’s first goal in red had arrived.
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What stood out wasn’t just the goal, but how Wirtz played overall. He was constantly asking for the ball, gliding through tight spaces and taking risks when Liverpool needed inspiration. Seven successful dribbles told their own story, and at times Wolves defenders looked as if they simply couldn’t get near him. Earlier, he had already produced a stunning pass from deep that sliced through four Wolves players, only for Hugo Ekitike to hit the post. It was the kind of creativity Liverpool have been craving.
The link-up between Wirtz and Ekitike was especially encouraging. Two of Liverpool’s big summer signings combined beautifully for the goal, and with Alexander Isak sidelined through injury, that partnership is likely to be seen a lot more in the weeks ahead. Wirtz later admitted that not everyone would even notice the pass from Ekitike, but he was thankful for it, knowing it gave him the chance he needed.
The second half, though, was far from comfortable. Wolves came out with real belief and refused to accept defeat. They pulled a goal back from a set piece and kept pushing, forcing Liverpool to dig deep. There were nervous moments, last-ditch challenges, and a sense that this was another afternoon where Liverpool had to fight rather than cruise.
After the match, the focus was still firmly on Wirtz. It was acknowledged that he is still adjusting to the physical demands of the Premier League, and even Virgil van Dijk admitted there is work to be done in terms of lasting the full intensity for 90 minutes. But the quality was never in doubt. The goal was seen as a reward for patience, both from the player and the fans.
For Liverpool supporters, this felt like more than just three points. It felt like the real arrival of a £116m talent who is only just getting started. And judging by the smile on Wirtz’s face and the roar he received, Anfield is ready for many more moments like this.
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