Liverpool: Carragher from Wirtz knee-jerk to starry-eyed extreme – 'Almost' De Bruyne *and* David Silva

Rio Ferdinand explains why he's 'not happy' with Liverpool duo

Rio Ferdinand has expressed his frustration at the fact Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are beginning to strike up a frightening partnership at Liverpool.The pair were in fine form during the Premier League champions’ 4-1 defeat of Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday with Wirtz grabbing a goal and an assist and Ekitike netting a brace as the Reds won their first league game since December.The former was signed from Bayer Leverkusen in the sum…

As long as I can help the team win games, I’m happy – Wirtz finding his feet at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz is beginning to make his mark at Liverpool after a slow start to life at Anfield following his British-record £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. The German midfielder played a key role in Saturday’s emphatic 4-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United, contributing a goal and an assist as the Reds cruised past the Magpies. It was another encouraging outing for the No.7, whose six goals for the club have all come in hi…

'I just enjoy it' - Florian Wirtz on goalscoring streak for Liverpool

Germany international Florian Wirtz is pleased by his recent goalscoring form for Liverpool and thriving on performing at Anfield.

Liverpool: Carragher from Wirtz knee-jerk to starry-eyed extreme – 'Almost' De Bruyne *and* David Silva

Carragher has gone from questioning whether Wirtz would ever be as good as Sami Hypia for Liverpool to claiming he's a blend of two of the Premier League's greatest ever playmakers.