Florian Wirtz has Liverpool fans swarming social media after Tottenham, ‘Undoubtedly…’
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The Premier League’s 5:30pm kick-off saw Liverpool and Tottenham clash in North London on Saturday evening.Liverpool made one change against Tottenham, seeing the injured Joe Gomez replaced by Conor Bradley.It was a drab start to the match from the Reds, and Arne Slot’s decision not to start Alexander Isak did not go down well with supporters.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Some much-needed life was injected into the game when Spurs midfielder Xavi Simons was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Virgil van Dijk.However, Liverpool still went in level at the break, with it clear that something needed to change.Liverpool fans react to Florian Wirtz assistOn that front, Isak was brought on, seeing Conor Bradley make way, and Szoboszlai dropped into the right-back position.It was a change that paid off as the Swede scored his second league goal of the season, being set up by Florian Wirtz.The German has been improving in the last few matches, and fans have now taken to social media to praise his display on Saturday.One fan wrote: “Wirtz magnificent basically Firmino recanted.”“Brilliant pass and vision from Wirtz, that,” added another.A third highlighted his growing influence: “Wirtz is having a growing influence off this left side and he slides the pass in for Isak. Brilliant goal for the Champions,” a fourth wrote.Another fan added: Wirtz is undoubtedly class, just needs to up his numbers.
World class.”Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesThe German has continued to grow into this Liverpool side, with Arne Slot stating last week that Wirtz is getting better and better.But it does beg one question: how does the Liverpool boss fit all his frontline into the same team now?If Isak is out for a prolonged period, it won’t be an issue until Mohamed Salah is back from the AFCON in early 2026.But when all his forwards are fit, Slot must find a way to start Ekitike, Wirtz, Salah and Isak without hampering his midfield and backline.A tricky challenge and one we have yet to see the manager find a solution to this season. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox