Virgil van Dijk Tells Florian Wirtz What He Must Now 'Focus On' Despite Finding Form in the Premier League

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged teammate Florian Wirtz to prioritize consistency as he adapts to the Premier League's demands, following the German star's first goal for the club.[1][2]

Wirtz, who joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in a £100 million summer transfer, ended his goal drought in a crucial 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. His strike helped the Reds climb to fourth in the Premier League table, extending their unbeaten run to seven games across all competitions.[2]

"I was very happy for him. He played a very good game... It's great to see and hopefully many more to come from him."
— Virgil van Dijk[2]

Van Dijk praised Wirtz's work rate and chance creation, noting he has ambitions for goals and assists. However, the skipper emphasized that maintaining consistency is key, especially amid the league's intensity—Wirtz suffered cramp after 70 minutes against Wolves.[1][2][5]

"He's getting used to playing for Liverpool and what we want to do as a team. He's getting used to the intensity... He just has to keep going," Van Dijk said, backing Wirtz to deliver more in 2026 and justify his hefty price tag in Liverpool's silverware chase.[2][3]

Despite the win, Van Dijk highlighted areas for team improvement, like game management, stressing analysis and training to climb higher. Wirtz aims to build on this form, with Van Dijk revealing consistency as the focus for ongoing progress.[2][4]

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