Liverpool's £116 million star finally makes his debut goal after 23 matches

Forward Florian Wirtz netted his inaugural goal for Liverpool during the win against Wolves in the Premier League.

Liverpool secured their third consecutive Premier League win as they narrowly defeated Wolves in the 18th round.

During the 90 minutes at Anfield, Florian Wirtz stood out with an impressive performance. According to SofaScore, the German midfielder demonstrated significant influence by controlling the tempo and linking play, evidenced by 104 touches. His energetic display culminated in the first half when Wirtz arrived perfectly in the box to double Liverpool's lead.

Notably, after 17 appearances and 21 shots in the Premier League, the £116 million signing finally opened his scoring account for Liverpool. This milestone is a memorable moment for the German midfielder at The Kop, easing some pressure after nearly six months without a goal since joining Anfield last summer.

Beyond scoring, the former Bayer Leverkusen player continuously posed threats with 3 key passes, 7 successful dribbles, and strong dueling ability. This comprehensive display earned him a 9.1 rating and the Man of the Match award.

Across all competitions, Wirtz has featured in 23 games for Liverpool, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. Importantly, in his latest appearance, the 2003-born player also assisted in Liverpool’s win over Tottenham at the 17th round of the Premier League.

In a season where Liverpool is still striving to regain its former stature, the expensive new signings are expected to help the team overcome the crisis and rejoin the title race across all competitions. Although not outstanding in goals or assists, Wirtz has shown glimpses of class through skillful ball handling and remarkable confidence.

With his recent performances and the latest goal against Wolves, Liverpool fans can be reassured that Wirtz is steadily improving and integrating into the team’s style, helping the club achieve positive results during this crucial phase.

For Liverpool, this victory lifted Arne Slot’s squad to 4th place in the standings with 32 points, creating a 3-point gap over Chelsea despite having played one more match.