Despite Florian Wirtz’s next goal and oppressive superiority, English football champions Liverpool FC are unable to get going in the new year.
After taking the lead, the Reds had to settle for a 1-1 (1-0) draw against penultimate FC Burnley at Anfield Road; it was the LFC’s fourth draw in a row in the Premier League.
Wirtz (43′) gave Liverpool the lead with a powerful finish into the corner; it was his third league goal. Dominik Szoboszlai had previously shot a penalty kick onto the crossbar (32′). Marcus Edwards (65th) punished Arne Slot’s team, who missed numerous chances.
Wirtz: “Like a defeat”
“It’s very frustrating, it feels like a defeat,” said Wirtz. The 22-year-old, who struggled with initial difficulties on the island, emphasized that he now feels “really comfortable”: “We understand each other much better on the pitch, and I notice that. That gives me more self-confidence, so it’s even more fun to play.”
Liverpool remained in fourth place, but their lead over Manchester United in the race for the Champions League places is now just one point. The Red Devils won the derby against Manchester City 2-0 (0-0) at midday at the premiere of their new coach Michael Carrick.
