Liverpool star ruled out of Wolves clash just minutes after West Ham win

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"I said last week I didn't expect him not to be available today. I thought he would be available for today as well, which didn't happen, of course."Despite Wirtz's absence, Liverpool netted five goals against West Ham, although their performance at Anfield didn't appear entirely convincing.

They then face a break until the following Tuesday, when they tackle Galatasaray in the last 16 of the Champions League."Now that we spend some time together, things work out easier for us, and we understand each other," Alexis Mac Allister said. That's what we want.Florian Wirtz is struggling with a back injury (Image: Getty Images)"We know how important it is to qualify for the Champions League for the club and us as a team.

"We know we need to improve a couple of things, especially defensively because the gaps are too big for us. We a really happy with the result and we need to keep improving."I really like [scoring goals].