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Florian Wirtz records high ball giveaways in Liverpool victory over Ipswich Town

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:16 AM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Summary

Liverpool secured a 2–0 win against Ipswich Town on Friday night, but Florian Wirtz recorded a league-high 53 ball giveaways in just three appearances. The 23-year-old midfielder has struggled to impact the scoresheet, having contributed to only one of the club's six goals this season. Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak currently lead the attacking rotation for Liverpool. Wirtz remains in a supporting role as the team adjusts to life without Mo Salah. Although performances showed improvement during the second half of the previous campaign, the club continues to wait for Wirtz to establish a consistent presence in the starting lineup. The statistic regarding possession loss remains subject to change as other Premier League fixtures proceed over the weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool defeated Ipswich Town 2–0 on Friday night.
•Wirtz recorded 53 ball giveaways across his first three Premier League matches.
•The 23-year-old midfielder has participated in one goal during the current campaign.
•Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are currently leading the Liverpool attack.
•The possession loss record for Wirtz may be surpassed by other players during the matchday.

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Florian Wirtz’s first season at Liverpool definitely did not go as planned, despite an improvement in performances in the second half of the campaign. So things were supposed to get much better in h...
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