Media finally wake up to Florian Wirtz – but “dreadful” set-piece record pointed out

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Here’s the best of the media reaction to Liverpool’s victory. They are truly dreadful at them and something needs to be done.” The Athletic‘s Gregg Evans focused on Liverpool’s set-piece woes: “Their inability to defend set pieces was again highlighted as Santiago Bueno’s second-half strike piled the pressure on the hosts for the remainder of the half.

“Liverpool have now conceded 12 goals from set pieces this season — the joint most alongside Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth. “Only West Ham United (10) have conceded more from corners than Liverpool (seven) and if there’s a stand-out reason why they’re no longer in the title race, you only have to look at those shocking figures.” Mo Stewart was another who is concerned about this issue in Liverpool’s game: “Eerily similar to when Wolves came last season.

“If they don’t fix that issue, this season will only go so far.” Ciaran Foreman of the Mail was positive about Liverpool’s improved ability to dig deep this season: “Liverpool didn’t make it easy. They’re up to 4th in the Premier League.” Florian Wirtz stood out most at Anfield Beth Lindop of ESPN could see the relief on Wirtz’s face after scoring, hailing his Man of the Match display: “It’s been another afternoon where pretty much everything positive Liverpool have done has gone through Florian Wirtz.