Florian Wirtz: The Unexpected Rise of Liverpool’s Hidden Game-Changer
Ekitiké’s assist was also one of six goals the pair have combined on this season. In fact, Wirtz and Ekitiké have been involved in more goals together than any other Premier League duo in 2025‑26, with each player assisting the other three times.
His physical adaptation was showing up in the numbers as well. Against Wolves, Wirtz contested 15 duels and won 11 — both personal bests — pointing to how much more comfortable he had become with the pace and physicality of the league.
Once he broke his duck, the goals began to flow. He scored again in a 2‑2 draw at Fulham and once more in a 1‑1 meeting with Burnley in early January. But it was his performance in Liverpool’s 4‑1 win over Newcastle United that truly seemed to shift public perception. With only 52 touches, he managed a goal and an assist, showing he could influence a match without dominating possession.
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