Liverpool new-boy Florian Wirtz praised on debut vs Palace

Liverpool summer signing Florian Wirtz is making quite an impression in today’s Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace at Wembley.

The Germany international is one of a number of new Reds stars on show today, having made the move from Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the summer.

Liverpool have also seen Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong score on their debuts this afternoon, with Wirtz setting up the first of the two goals against Palace.

It’s fair to say Wirtz is really catching the eye early on in his career in English football, with respected journalist Henry Winter singing his praises on X at half time…

Florian Wirtz brings so much to Liverpool in and out of possession: dribbling, passing, clever use of space and ferocious work ethic. Liverpool’s new 7 is an 8 and a 10, and already building a good understanding with Ekitike and Salah. Huge fee, huge talent #LFC #CRYLIV

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) August 10, 2025

Winter posted: “Florian Wirtz brings so much to Liverpool in and out of possession: dribbling, passing, clever use of space and ferocious work ethic. Liverpool’s new 7 is an 8 and a 10, and already building a good understanding with Ekitike and Salah. Huge fee, huge talent.”

Florian Wirtz part of this exciting new-look Liverpool side

Wirtz arrives at Anfield with the reputation of being one of the most exciting young footballers in the world.

Florian Wirtz of Liverpool (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The 22-year-old was a joy to watch at former club Leverkusen, playing a starring role for the club as they won the Bundesliga title in 2023/24.

It will now be intriguing to see how Wirtz can continue to progress in this Liverpool side, with quality new signings like Ekitike, Frimpong and Milos Kerkez also joining him.