Florian Wirtz proved his credentials in Liverpool FC’s 5-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt
Liverpool FC’s convincing 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening marked a welcome return to form for Arne Slot’s team. Following four consecutive defeats that had cast a pall over Anfield, the result brings relief, among other feelings.
Florian Wirtz stood out with a commanding performance, providing two assists and showcasing his technical skill. This performance comes at a crucial juncture for the summer signing, who had struggled to make his mark since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen.
His only goal contribution for the Reds until this game came against Crystal Palace, in the FA Community Shield final, assisting Hugo Ekitike’s opener. Adjusting to the pace of the Premier League has been a challenge for him. His pass accuracy hovered below expectations, and he struggled in duels, losing possession frequently in central areas, very unlike him.
Well in, Flo!
Against Frankfurt, Wirtz dictated play from the outset in his wide-advanced role. He crafted four chances, the highest tally in the match. The first came via a precise through-ball that led to a sweaty goal for Cody Gakpo, while the second exploited space for Dominik Szoboszlai in the middle of the park.
This game will surely help boost his confidence. We all know his quality and how important of a player he was for Bayer Leverkusen, and it was only a matter of time before he started contributing the same way in Liverpool colours too.
Next up, hope to see more of the same from Wirtz as the Reds gear up to face Brentford and Real Madrid. There still remains a sense of need in terms of consistency after the summer overhaul. Liverpool have spent money for the right players, with the right qualities, and once they start to get going at full throttle, there would hardly be a team or two better than the Reds globally.
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