Florian Wirtz hailed by UK media as same old Liverpool problem clear in 'flawed' Wolves win

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Florian Wirtz starred as he grabbed his first goal for Liverpool in the 2-1 win over Wolves, but the Reds once again made harder work of what should have been an easy enough outingFlorian Wirtz celebrates after scoring for Liverpool in the 2-1 win over Wolves(Image: Getty Images)Florian Wirtz will have been breathing a sigh of relief at full-time against Wolves - and not just because he finally scored his first goal for Liverpool.The German international, and no doubt the majority of people inside Anfield, will have just been happy to see the Reds get over the line, having made harder work of a game they seemed to be in total control of at half-time.As it turned out, Wirtz’s goal was the all-important winner, and the summer signing was the high point of another somewhat concerning performance as Liverpool struggled to see out its victory against a side that looks destined for relegation.READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Wolves as Jeremie Frimpong and one more excellentREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk shows true colors after emotional moment with Diogo Jota's familyIt was an emotionally charged atmosphere at Anfield on a day that saw poignant tributes to Diogo Jota, with his children taking to the pitch as he was fondly remembered by the two English clubs he represented with distinction.As ever, the UK’s media was in attendance to see Liverpool’s latest outing - here’s what they had to make of the win over Wolves…Andy Hunter - The Guardian"Liverpool and Wolves united in a moving tribute to Diogo Jota on the day Florian Wirtz finally scored the first goal of his slow-burning Anfield career. Edwards has been in charge for seven games, but deflation was understandable.Florian Wirtz has been hailed for his performance against Wolves(Image: Getty Images)"Wolves, two down at half-time, finished the contest on top and performed with more endeavour and adventure than many visitors to Anfield.

More than six months after signing, approaching half-time in his 23rd appearance, with the 27th shot he attempted as a Liverpool player, Florian Wirtz scored. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."There was further relief when the final whistle went as Liverpool laboured to victory against bottom-of-the-table Wolves; it transpired that Wirtz delivered the decider whereas, when he scored, a rout felt feasible.

Mateus Mané was bamboozled as a nutmeg whizzed between his legs and, later, Yerson Mosquera was reduced to pawing desperately at a red shirt as it ghosted beyond him."This would be the day everyone inside Anfield, Wolverhampton Wanderers included, were forced to fall under Florian Wirtz’s spell.Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for Liverpool during the win over Wolves(Image: Getty Images)"Any semblance of doubt about that was quashed when he finally scored his first goal for the club only 89 seconds after Liverpool had taken a first-half lead through Ryan Gravenberch."That Wirtz’s strike proved the winner said everything about the sense struggle that still enveloped Arne Slot’s side, even against the Premier League’s bottom club, who pushed for parity until the end. Liverpool huffed, Wolves puffed and, by the end, the reigning champions had done just about enough to creep over the line."There was a goal for Florian Wirtz, at long last.