I am already looking forward to seeing him next Monday.”
Jamie Carragher's verdict on Florian Wirtz's Premier League debut reflected the fact that Liverpool's record signing did not register a goal or an assist in their chaotic 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield.
Highlights from the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth.
But before any notion takes hold that Wirtz is a luxury player, it is worth remembering one aspect of his game that may have been lost amid the excitement about what Wirtz can bring to the Premier League.
Wirtz was the player to make the most high-speed runs on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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There were two examples within the first few minutes of his Premier League career that highlighted just why this could be so important for Liverpool when they try to open up the opposition this season.
Florian Wirtz's pass map and chances created for Liverpool against Bournemouth
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