*Florian Wirtz Lights Up Anfield – £116m Signing Steals Show in West Ham Win*

 

Liverpool edged West Ham 2‑0, but the win exposed lingering fragility. After a sleepy first half, Florian Wirtz sparked the side, delivering a key pass for Alexander Isak’s first‑ever PL goal and assisting Cody Gakpo. Wirtz completed 95 % of his passes, created four big chances, and showed defensive grit, yet his £116 million move has been criticized for a lack of output (0 assists in 12 league games).

 

Jamie Carragher called Wirtz’s 45‑minute display his best in a Liverpool shirt, noting 28 of 29 passes and a shot on target. Fans on X praised Wirtz as “brilliant” and “intelligent,” blaming surrounding players for his zero‑assist tally. Supporters argue the team’s title‑defence woes stem from profligacy around him, not Wirtz himself.