"With Liverpool hemmed in inside their own half at Anfield against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Florian Wirtz dropped his shoulder and shimmied past Matt Doherty to release the pressure and set the hosts on the attack. That small show of ingenuity midway through the first half of the Reds' 2-1 victory on Saturday set the tone for an accomplished individual display from the Germany international, capped off by him scoring his first goal for the club since his £100 million summer move from Bayer Leverkusen."
"Judging by the way Wirtz was congratulated by his elated teammates after slotting past goalkeeper José Sá in the 42nd minute, it's fair to assume his lack of tangible attacking output has weighed heavily on him during his first few months on Merseyside. But, having notched his first Premier League assist against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, the 22-year-old would be justified in feeling his numbers are now starting to tally with his increasingly influential performances for Arne Slot's side."
"Against Wolves, Wirtz had 104 touches and completed 71 of his 84 attempted passes. He also created three chances -- more than anyone else on the pitch -- and was quick to chase down opposition defenders on the rare occasions he gave the ball away. Having spent months in the glare of the media spotlight, the midfielder's latest outing hinted at a player finally beginning to shine on the Premier League stage."
Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for Liverpool since his £100 million summer transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, finishing past José Sá in the 42nd minute to help secure a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 22-year-old recorded 104 touches, completed 71 of 84 passes, and created three chances, more than any other player on the pitch. He tracked back to press opponents after losing possession and built on a recent Premier League assist against Tottenham. Teammates celebrated enthusiastically, suggesting growing confidence as his statistical output begins to match his on-field influence under Arne Slot.
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