“Doesn’t matter” – Florian Wirtz reacts to being denied first Liverpool goal

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Florian Wirtz looked to have finally scored his first goal for Liverpool, only for his strike to be ruled as an own goal, but the No. After 16 appearances without a goal, Wirtz looked to have ended his wait with a timely equaliser in front of the Kop, only for the goal accreditation panel to adjudge it an own goal.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the 1-1 draw, Wirtz said of the own goal verdict: “It doesn’t matter today. Florian Wirtz “very happy” at Liverpool But the German has insisted he is “very happy” at the club after snubbing other offers to make the move to Anfield, with his focus now on helping the team rediscover their form.

It is a very good team and I am very happy to be here,” Wirtz added in his Sky Sports interview. Anfield ERUPTS as Florian Wirtz scores his first Premier League goal for Liverpool! ? pic.twitter.com/rnm3UMyyxC — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 3, 2025 “We wanted the win today, we want to be on top of the table and we just have to keep working hard and then hopefully things will change.” Liverpool are currently 11 points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal, and while the ambition is the bare minimum at the football club, current form suggests it is not on the cards any time soon.