Florian Wirtz has finally scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool! The highly-rated German playmaker, acquired from Bayer Leverkusen for a hefty sum—estimated to be around 135 million euros—found the back of the net in the Reds` recent 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
This goal marks a significant upward trend for the key signing under manager Arne Slot. Just last weekend, the German registered his first Premier League assist against Tottenham, signaling that he is finally finding his rhythm on Merseyside.
The 22-year-old had a noticeable slow start to his high-profile career at Liverpool, but his performances are visibly improving game by game. During the clash against the Wolves, Wirtz demonstrated flashes of brilliance, including a spectacular first-half pass to Ekitike, which unfortunately ended up striking the post. Throughout the match, he consistently displayed his class, effortlessly gliding past opposition players.
While Liverpool’s overall performance against Wolves was far from convincing, Slot can take immense comfort in Wirtz’s rapid adaptation and increasing influence on the pitch. This upturn in form is particularly vital for the squad, especially considering that fellow high-value signing, Alexander Isak, has been sidelined for at least the next two months due to injury.
