"Florian Wirtz's dancing feet helped to rescue a point for Liverpool, but he was denied a first Premier League goal after his deflected strike went down as a Nordi Mukiele own goal. The Germany international waltzed past a couple of defenders before firing home via a deflection nine minutes from time to secure a 1-1 draw with Sunderland and spare head coach Arne Slot more scrutiny after he left out Mohamed Salah for successive league matches for the first time in his Liverpool career."
"Sunderland looked like pulling off a first win at Anfield in 42 years through Chemsdine Talbi's long-range effort in the 67th minute - a goal fully appreciated by former Black Cats striker Kevin Phillips as he celebrated with fans in the away end. But Wirtz, who impressed in Sunday's win at West Ham, is starting to find his feet and he skipped through the Sunderland defence to earn his side a point in front of the Kop."
"The 22-year-old, who could end up costing Liverpool £116million, is one of the numerous summer signings who represents the future, but he was one of the few involved in that £450m outlay who turned up on the night. Despite his first league goal on Sunday, British record signing Alexander Isak looked lost, with the ex-Newcastle striker's first-half effort which ballooned into the Anfield Road end greeted with howls of derision from the away fans."
Florian Wirtz dribbled past several defenders and fired a deflected strike nine minutes from time that was recorded as a Nordi Mukiele own goal, rescuing a 1-1 draw for Liverpool at Anfield. Chemsdine Talbi had given Sunderland a 67th-minute lead with a long-range effort, sparking celebrations among away fans. Wirtz impressed after his West Ham performance and stood out among Liverpool's expensive summer signings amid a reported £450m outlay. Alexander Isak struggled for sharpness and consistency, with a first-half miss jeered by Sunderland supporters. Mohamed Salah was left out for successive league matches and will depart soon for the African Cup of Nations.
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