"Wirtz's all-round performance against Wolves was also positive, as he completed seven of nine dribbles - the most by a Liverpool player in a Premier League game since April 2024 (Ryan Gravenberch versus West Ham, also seven). Only Iliman Ndiaye versus Liverpool in September (nine) and Jeremy Doku against Burnley (eight) have completed more in a Premier League match this season. The former Bayer Leverkusen man created more chances (three) and played more passes in the final third (54) than any other player on the pitch, while winning 11 of his 15 duels."
"Obviously, he's had to wait a little bit of time for it, but I was so happy for him. He's such a terrific player. We see it in training every day, how good he is with the ball. You'd rather have him on your team than not on your team, put it that way. He's terrific to have. You can sort of just give him the ball in any area of the pitch, and he's able to do something with it and keep the ball for us. He's so important to have, and we're lucky to have him."
Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal and has two goal involvements in his last two matches after a goalless start in 15 Premier League appearances. He completed seven of nine dribbles against Wolves, created three chances, played 54 final-third passes and won 11 of 15 duels, leading the match in creative and attacking contributions. Wirtz's €132m move required an adjustment period, but teammates praise his ball skills, retention and influence in training and matches. Conor Bradley highlighted Wirtz's importance, and Wirtz aims to continue his positive run against Leeds United on New Year's Day.
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