There’s a new maestro in Merseyside, and his name is Wirtz. Florian Wirtz didn’t just stroll into Liverpool’s midfield in his first outing against Stoke—he tore through it like a German-engineered sports car in top gear. After months of anticipation following his jaw-dropping £100 million move from Bayer Leverkusen, fans finally got a taste of what he brings to the table. And let’s just say… they’re licking their fingers like it’s the last fry in a bag of takeaway chips.
Wirtz: No. 58 in Shirt, No. 1 in Fans’ Hearts
Sure, it was a behind-closed-door friendly, but Wirtz played like he was auditioning for the Premier League Oscars. Two assists, the first a lovely pre-assist-turned-assist for Darwin Nunez, and the second a cheeky little cutback for Rio Ngumoha—this wasn’t just a debut; it was a mic drop. Liverpool fans took to X (formerly known as “the place we all argue about footy”) in droves, declaring him a “generational gem” and “technically another level.” No pressure, lad.
Wirtz on the Ball: Poems at work
Speaking of smooth, unpredictable, and filled with bangers, watching Wirtz glide through the midfield is like watching your favorite Spotify playlist go on in life. He feels velvet, his perception is more pronounced than a post-match quote of Juergen Klopp, and his passes slice through with more sharpness than a hot knife through butter. Stoke defenders, even at halftime, seemed to be requesting selfies.
What’s Next for Him? Bring on the Real Show
With Liverpool jetting off to Asia to face AC Milan and Yokohama F. Marinos, Wirtz will now get his first taste of fan-filled stadiums in red. And if this friendly was anything to go by, the Premier League isn’t ready. Slot’s tactical tinkering (hello, Szoboszlai at right-back?) was bold, but Wirtz was the true headline act.
Verdict?
Wirtz rhymes with “hurts”… and defenders across England are about to find out why.
