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Florian Wirtz Makes His Liverpool Bow in Style

Liverpool fans have been eagerly waiting for the moment Florian Wirtz would step onto the pitch wearing the famous red shirt, and that day has finally arrived. The club’s record signing made his debut during a 5-0 win in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Stoke City at the AXA Training Centre, marking a new chapter for the Premier League champions.

Promising Signs in Pre-Season Preparations

Liverpool’s pre-season is already buzzing with promise. The Reds began their campaign with a 3-1 win over Preston North End, an emotional evening where tributes were paid to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva. Goals from Conor Bradley, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo set the tone, sending a strong message about the club’s ambitions under Arne Slot, who steered the team to Premier League glory last season.

Since then, training sessions have been in full swing. New arrivals Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Giorgi Mamardashvili have been pictured in high spirits, laughing and connecting with their new team-mates. These early signs suggest they are settling into the Liverpool way with ease.

Wirtz Settles into Life at Liverpool

While much of the media chatter has circled around Hugo Ekitike, expected to become the next summer addition, today’s focus belonged to Florian Wirtz. The German star featured in the first half against Stoke City, offering fans a glimpse of his talent and composure on the ball. Though he did not return for the second half, it was a valuable runout as he adapts to Arne Slot’s dynamic system.

For Wirtz, this debut may have lacked the roar of Anfield, but it gave him a chance to feel his way into the squad without the weight of a packed crowd. With so much anticipation riding on his shoulders, these minutes will be crucial for his confidence and integration ahead of the competitive fixtures.

Darwin Nunez Stakes His Claim

Another standout from the match was Darwin Nunez, who netted a first-half hat-trick. His display raised eyebrows, with many now wondering if he is pushing his way back into Slot’s plans after what was a mixed previous season. Young Rio Ngumoha also got on the scoresheet, underlining the exciting depth within the Liverpool squad.

Liverpool’s pre-season will soon take them to Asia, where they face AC Milan on 26 July. Fans will be eager to see if Wirtz features again and how the squad shapes up as they build towards another trophy-laden campaign. With Stoke City swept aside and new faces shining, the Reds look set for another memorable season.