SportsSun, Dec 28, 2025
Van Dijk Praises Florian Wirtz After First Liverpool Goal Amid Transfer Scrutiny
Florian Wirtz scored his debut goal for Liverpool in a 2-1 win over Wolves. Teammate Virgil van Dijk praised his impact, while Wirtz addressed past criticism.
📌Key Points
- •Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for Liverpool in a 2-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- •Teammate and captain Virgil van Dijk praised Wirtz's performance, intelligence, and work rate, backing him for future success.
- •Wirtz joined Liverpool for an initial £100 million, facing criticism for his attacking output since his summer transfer.
- •Wirtz expressed confidence despite a challenging adaptation period to the Premier League's pace and physicality.
- •Liverpool is now unbeaten in seven games across all competitions and has won four in a row, moving to fourth in the Premier League table.