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Florian Wirtz Shows True Liverpool Colours with Firm Response to Latest Blow
Florian Wirtz expressed deep frustration after Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Fulham in the Premier League, emphasizing the team's hunger for victory and need for improvement.[1]
The match at Craven Cottage saw Harry Wilson give Fulham an early lead in the first half. Liverpool struggled initially, failing to press effectively or find attacking solutions, as Wirtz noted post-match to Sky Sports.[1] However, the Reds mounted a strong comeback after the break, with Wirtz leveling the score—his second goal for the club—following a VAR overturn of an offside call. "I was sure it was offside, so I didn't even celebrate," Wirtz admitted, prioritizing the win over personal milestones.[1]
Cody Gakpo then put Liverpool 2-1 ahead in the 94th minute, but Harrison Reed's long-range strike in stoppage time snatched a point for Fulham, extending Arne Slot's side's unbeaten run to nine games yet leaving fans and players dissatisfied.[1]
"Not satisfied at all. We need points, we wanted three points... We want more. We have to get better but it's still a process."[1]
Wirtz highlighted the second-half intensity as a positive, contrasting the poor first-half performance. This draw, following another stalemate, puts Liverpool in a "difficult situation," but the German playmaker remains optimistic: "Hopefully in the next game we are there again."[1]
Wirtz's candid response underscores his commitment to Liverpool's title ambitions, showing maturity beyond his years amid recent dropped points against Burnley and others.[1][2]
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