Florian Wirtz nets first Liverpool goal to edge out Wolves on emotional day

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Liverpool and Wolves united in a moving tribute to Diogo Jota while Florian Wirtz grabbed the first goal of his Anfield career after a potential £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen. That brief flurry aside, Liverpool were subdued and unconvincing as Wolves performed with more adventure and endeavour than many visitors to Anfield.Jota’s two sons, Dinis and Duarte, and other young family members were mascots for the first meeting between the late striker’s two English clubs since his tragic death in July.

Wolves supporters sang their Jota song in the 18th minute and Liverpool fans followed suit with their customary tribute in the 20th.Liverpool controlled the contest, as was to be expected at home to the league’s bottom club, but Wolves acquitted themselves well and troubled the hosts at both ends of the pitch. Anfield was getting restless, Wolves seemingly comfortable, when Liverpool carved open their opponents twice in two minutes.Jeremie Frimpong created the breakthrough when collecting Chiesa’s lay-off and accelerating away from João Gomes and Hugo Bueno into the Wolves’ area.

From the byline he pulled back a perfect assist for Gravenberch to stroke a measured finish inside Sá’s bottom left-hand corner.Liverpool doubled their advantage while Wolves were still clearing their heads. The Germany international was just able to beat the advancing Sá to the ball and poked home his first Liverpool goal in his 23rd appearance for the club.