‘Liverpool’s best player’ – Paul Gorst praises 34-touch Reds magician in first half v West Ham
Paul Gorst singled out one Liverpool player for praise during the first half of the Reds’ Premier League clash against West Ham on Sunday afternoon.
Arne Slot’s side have travelled to the capital in search of a morale-boosting victory, and although they didn’t make the breakthrough prior to half-time, their overall performance has been an improvement from recent games.
Among the four changes to the champions’ starting XI was a recall for Florian Wirtz after a minor injury, and the summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen was one of the visitors’ standout players in the first half against the Irons.
Gorst praises Wirtz’s performance against West Ham
The 22-year-old may have fancied his chances of claiming an assist near the half-our mark when he burst forward and picked out Cody Gakpo in the penalty area, but the Dutchman’s first touch was too heavy and the opportunity went begging.
Writing on the Liverpool Echo‘s live matchday blog in response to that opening, Gorst declared (14:38): ‘This been a very encouraging half hour from Wirtz. He’s been Liverpool’s best player, always on the move with the half-turns in an effort to make things happen.’
